Weather we like it or not (and we do)!

So what’s the weather like?

If I was a weather woman (and I always wanted to be a weather person when I was little!) here in Luanda, here is what my typical weather report would sound like…

“Well, it’s going to be another bright, sunny day here in Luanda , folks. The sun is going to be pretty intense, so don’t forget your sunscreen and a hat. It is looking like it is going to be around 90 degrees by mid-day, with a bit of humidity. No need to grab your umbrella as you head out the door, since it doesn’t look like we'll be getting any precipitation today. The temperature will drop dramatically with the winds picking up beginning around sundown, so if you going to be outside for dinner tonight, you may want to bring a light jacket. That’s all for today. Tune in tomorrow (for a very similar report).”

For the most part the weather is comparable to summer weather in Houston or the Midwest- really hot during the day with some humidity. The sun is a lot more intense though. It’s really not that bad to be outside during the day if you’re in the shade. The biggest difference in the weather here compared to the weather at home is the extreme in temperatures at night. It cools off dramatically here in the evenings. Around 5 o’clock when the sun is going down it starts to get a little breezy and it is pleasant to be outside. It’s great to go outside on the veranda after dinner and watch the sunset because it’s nice and cool with a chilly, little breeze!

It has only rained four times since we’ve been here and they say it usually only rains during the night. I find that really interesting and I’m not quite sure how that works (I should have paid better attention in my meteorology class in college!) We didn’t even pack an umbrella! It does cool off during the “winter” months (June-August), but not enough to need to wear long sleeves or pants. Unfortunately when the weather is the best here, in the winter months, we will be at home in the United States for our summer break and won’t get to enjoy it!

Here are some pictures of the kids enjoying the “evening weather”...