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Benguela

12°33'00"S·13°25'00"E
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Benguela does not try to be a polished resort town, and that is exactly why it works. Founded in 1617 by Portuguese general Manuel Cerveira Pereira, the city carries a heavy, layered past as the historic hub of the slave trade to Brazil and Cuba. You will see that history in the weathered colonial b...

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Things to do

11
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Where to stay

19
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Where to eat

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06Best Time to Visit
When to go

May, June, and April are the strongest windows for exploring the city.

Jan
28°C · 82°F
130mm rain
good
Feb
28°C · 82°F
95mm rain
good
Mar
27°C · 80°F
69mm rain
good
Apr
25°C · 77°F
60mm rain
best
May
24°C · 74°F
69mm rain
best
Jun
22°C · 72°F
95mm rain
best
Jul
22°C · 72°F
130mm rain
best
Aug
22°C · 72°F
165mm rain
best
Sep
24°C · 74°F
191mm rain
best
Oct
25°C · 77°F
200mm rain
good
Nov
27°C · 80°F
191mm rain
good
Dec
28°C · 82°F
165mm rain
good

Scores blend climate, rainfall, and activity fit — shoulder city. Temperatures and rainfall are historical monthly averages; actual conditions vary year-to-year.

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