Fortress of São Miguel
Luanda, Angola
The Fortress of São Miguel is a fortress and cultural heritage site located in Luanda, Angola. It houses the Museum of the Armed Forces and is part of the Heritage of Portuguese Influence and a Tentative World Heritage Site. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Angola.
Planning a visit
The coolest months for a visit are July and August, with daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 18 °C to 19 °C, and nearly no rain. March and April are the rainiest months, seeing 104 to 114 mm of rain across 12 to 13 days, while February through April experience daily highs of 30 °C to 31 °C and lows of 25 °C.
The nearest airport is Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda, located 6 km away. The fortress is 4 km from the capital city of Luanda and sits on Calçada de S. Miguel.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is March, with about 114 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 44 | 53 | 114 | 104 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 38 | 29 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
