Best time to visit Africa

Are you looking for the best time to visit Africa? Well, you’re in the right place! Although Africa is a great destination to visit almost all year round, May-October is the best time to go due to its perfect climate conditions. Around this time of year, flights and accommodation can also be cheaper as it is outside of key peak holiday seasons if you book well enough in advance.

During the peak of the warmer months, temperatures in Lagos, Africa can rise to a maximum of around 35℃ (95℉). In the colder months such as August, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 24℃ (75℉). Temperatures often differ in other areas of Africa though so you can find out more information about this below.

If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Africa, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in December are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Africa in June. Head there in January instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.

To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Africa, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!

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