Equatorial Guinea Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Malabo, Bata, Ebebiyín, Akonibe, and Luba
This month in numbers
Equatorial Guinea experienced its 2nd warmest June on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 24.35°C, marking an anomaly of +1.6°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This follows a trend of unusually high temperatures, as the April–June 2026 period also ranked as the 4th warmest on record, with an average of 24.77°C and an anomaly of +1.3°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June for land temperatures, and the April–June period ranked as the 2nd warmest for global land temperatures.
What changed
The past three months have continued a pattern of significant warming for Equatorial Guinea. The country's average temperature for April–June 2026 was 24.77°C, placing it among the top 5 warmest such periods in 86 years of records. This regional warming aligns with a broader global trend, as global land temperatures also saw their 2nd warmest April–June on record. Equatorial Guinea's 1-month anomaly of +1.61°C places it 83rd out of 234 regions globally, while its 3-month anomaly of +1.33°C ranks it 136th.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Equatorial Guinea is influenced by several factors, including the ongoing development of El Niño conditions. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported in early June 2026 that El Niño was developing in the tropical Pacific and was likely to strengthen, increasing the risk of heatwaves and other extreme weather events globally. This aligns with observations of above-average sea surface temperatures in the central to eastern equatorial Pacific since mid-April 2026. Additionally, the equatorial Atlantic basin is expected to remain generally warmer than average, which can further contribute to regional temperature anomalies. Equatorial Guinea is also highly vulnerable to extreme weather conditions, with heavy rains and flooding having destabilized millions across the wider region in previous years.
Looking ahead
El Niño conditions are forecast to strengthen rapidly over the coming months, with a high likelihood of continuing through the Northern Hemisphere winter 2026-27, suggesting a continued influence on global temperature and rainfall patterns.
Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Equatorial Guinea
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Equatorial Guinea – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Equatorial Guinea
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Wet / dry seasonsKöppen Am · TropicalEquatorial Guinea doesn't have a warm/cold cycle - its monthly temperature range is only 1.9°C across the year - but it does have a strong wet/dry cycle (the wettest month gets 9× as much rain as the driest). So we track how the wet season has shifted instead.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Feb (-61 mm, -38%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
Explore
Explore Climate Data
Data Sources
Data Sources for Equatorial Guinea
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Equatorial Guinea changing?
Equatorial Guinea is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Equatorial Guinea come from?
Climate data for Equatorial Guinea comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Equatorial Guinea climate data cover?
The Equatorial Guinea climate profile covers Malabo, Bata, Ebebiyín, Akonibe and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Equatorial Guinea
How often is the Equatorial Guinea climate update refreshed?
The Equatorial Guinea climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.