Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7 °C | 29.2 °C | 7 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 29.2 °C | 29.4 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 29 °C | 29.6 °C | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| April | 28.9 °C | 29.7 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 28.3 °C | 29.6 °C | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 27 °C | 28.5 °C | 26 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 26.4 °C | 27.4 °C | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 26.3 °C | 26.8 °C | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 26.6 °C | 27.3 °C | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 27.2 °C | 28.2 °C | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| November | 27.8 °C | 28.7 °C | 18 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| December | 28.4 °C | 29.1 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in February
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
E-visa to apply for online before departure for stays of up to 90 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Online e-visa processed in 72 hours: print the e-visa letter and make sure the border officer issues the visa and stamps your passport.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 8 January 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 8 January 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · Vaccine recommended for the whole country. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Malabo in February?
The sea averages 29.4°C in February — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Malabo in February?
Expect 29.2°C in the afternoon and 26.1°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Malabo in February?
Around 8 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 29% of days.