Menongue
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Check visit & living safetyUpdated Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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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, with particular caution regarding road travel.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Menongue month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Menongue are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), July the coldest (average low 10°C), and December the wettest (about 191 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3 | 16.7 | 190 | 9.1 |
| February | 26.7 | 16.6 | 154 | 9.6 |
| March | 26.7 | 16.3 | 160 | 10.0 |
| April | 26.9 | 15.0 | 54 | 10.8 |
| May | 27.1 | 12.7 | 1 | 10.8 |
| June | 26.0 | 9.9 | 0 | 10.8 |
| July | 26.5 | 9.7 | 0 | 11.1 |
| August | 30.0 | 12.5 | 0 | 11.4 |
| September | 33.0 | 16.1 | 1 | 11.2 |
| October | 33.1 | 17.7 | 21 | 11.0 |
| November | 30.0 | 17.0 | 102 | 11.0 |
| December | 27.9 | 17.2 | 191 | 9.8 |
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People and places shaping Menongue
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Research updated Thursday, September 17, 2026Past and future events in Menongue
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Previously
- Documented history · 2024
Menongue was formerly the capital of Cuando Cubango Province, until it was divided into the provinces of Cuando and Cubango in 2024.
- Division of Cuando Cubango Province (2024)
Menongue ceased to be the capital of Cuando Cubango when the province was split into Cuando and Cubango in 2024.
- FC Cuando Cubango promoted to Girabola (2018)
FC Cuando Cubango, the football club based in Menongue, earned promotion to Angola's top‑flight league, the Girabola, in 2018.
- FC Cuando Cubango promotion
FC Cuando Cubango was promoted to the 2018 Girabola, the top flight of Angolan soccer, playing its home matches in Menongue.
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01 · OverviewMenongue, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Menongue took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Menongue
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Menongue
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Menongue
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Menongue
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Menongue
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Menongue
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Frequently Asked Questions about Menongue
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01 · Q&AWhere is Menongue located and what are its coordinates?
Menongue is situated in Angola at geographic coordinates -14.6585, 17.6910, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Menongue?
Menongue has a recorded population of approximately 251,178 and observes the Africa/Luanda time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Menongue?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Menongue include PT-AO, with AOA used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Menongue?
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