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Malabo

Malabo · Equatorial Guinea · Malabo

A Spanish-colonial capital on a volcanic island rather than the mainland, oil wealth funding a skyline that outpaces its neighbours, and rainforest reserves a short drive out where drills and gorillas still outnumber the tourists.

The best time to visit Malabo is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 04:44 (UTC+1).

Best time to go
Dec–Feb
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
SSG · Malabo

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In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High16 to 40°C61 to 104°F Rain0 to 460mm0 to 18.1in

January · high 84°F · rain 1.1in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Malabo month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January29°C84°F29mm1.1in11.9h11.9hin the recommended window
February30°C85°F29mm1.1in12.0h12.0hin the recommended window
March29°C84°F127mm5.0in12.1h12.1h
April29°C84°F133mm5.2in12.2h12.2h
May28°C83°F182mm7.2in12.3h12.3h
June27°C80°F412mm16.2in12.3h12.3h
July26°C80°F457mm18.0in12.3h12.3h
August26°C80°F404mm15.9in12.2h12.2h
September27°C80°F415mm16.3in12.1h12.1h
October27°C81°F303mm11.9in12.0h12.0h
November28°C82°F96mm3.8in11.9h11.9h
December29°C83°F25mm1.0in11.9h11.9hin the recommended window

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Currency
XAF · Central African CFA franc
Language
Spanish, French, Portuguese
Plug
C, E
Driving
on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.

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