Cuíto
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all but essential travel to parts of Angola, noting the addition of information about a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May and updated road travel guidance.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cuíto month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cuíto are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 24–24°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 8°C), and December the wettest (about 219 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0 | 15.0 | 188 | 9.1 |
| February | 24.5 | 15.0 | 172 | 9.5 |
| March | 24.0 | 14.7 | 181 | 9.9 |
| April | 23.5 | 13.8 | 78 | 10.3 |
| May | 24.2 | 11.4 | 3 | 11.1 |
| June | 23.6 | 8.6 | 0 | 11.2 |
| July | 24.2 | 8.4 | 0 | 11.3 |
| August | 27.3 | 10.9 | 1 | 11.4 |
| September | 29.4 | 13.7 | 7 | 11.3 |
| October | 28.4 | 14.9 | 68 | 10.8 |
| November | 25.0 | 14.9 | 204 | 10.3 |
| December | 23.9 | 15.0 | 219 | 9.4 |
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Research updated Saturday, September 26, 2026Past and future events in Cuíto
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Previously
- Documented history · 1750
The Portuguese "founded" the city in 1750.
- Documented history · 1975
After independence from Portugal in 1975, Cuíto saw its worst times on 6 January 1993 when UNITA, during the Angolan Civil War, laid siege of the city for over 9 months and over 30,000 people were killed, both from war effects and starvation.
- Documented history · 1998
UNITA was eventually driven from Cuíto and a second attempt was made to capture the city in 1998 using huge artillery and tanks.
- Portuguese founding of the city
The Portuguese "founded" the city in 1750.
- Siege of Cuíto
On 6 January 1993, UNITA laid siege to the city for over 9 months during the Angolan Civil War.
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- Time in Cuito, Angola now
- Wikidata structured records for Cuíto
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01 · OverviewCuíto, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Cuíto took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Cuíto
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Cuíto
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Cuíto
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Cuíto
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Cuíto
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Cuíto
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01 · Q&AWhere is Cuíto located and what are its coordinates?
Cuíto is situated in Angola at geographic coordinates -12.3833, 16.9333, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Cuíto?
Cuíto has a recorded population of approximately 355,423 and observes the Africa/Luanda time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Cuíto?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Cuíto include PT-AO, with AOA used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cuíto?
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