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When to go · Climate guide
Mozambiquewhen to go
Mozambique's national averages run from 26 °C in July to 32 °C in November, with rainfall between 8 mm in August and 226 mm in January and 5.9–8.2 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are April, May and June. Its 11 regions span 27–30 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Maputo
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Maputo
- Area
- 788,095 km²
Best months to visit
When Mozambique shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4 | 22.6 | 21.0 | 32.8 |
| February | 30.6 | 22.7 | 21.6 | 32.9 |
| March | 29.9 | 21.9 | 20.3 | 32.5 |
| April | 29.0 | 20.6 | 18.5 | 31.7 |
| May | 27.7 | 17.9 | 16.2 | 29.9 |
| June | 26.2 | 16.2 | 14.6 | 30.0 |
| July | 25.9 | 15.5 | 13.9 | 29.0 |
| August | 28.0 | 16.7 | 14.6 | 31.5 |
| September | 30.5 | 18.9 | 16.1 | 33.6 |
| October | 31.8 | 20.6 | 17.5 | 35.3 |
| November | 32.4 | 22.2 | 19.7 | 36.0 |
| December | 31.7 | 22.8 | 20.7 | 35.5 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 226 |
| February | 181 |
| March | 147 |
| April | 57 |
| May | 17 |
| June | 12 |
| July | 10 |
| August | 8 |
| September | 8 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 63 |
| December | 164 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 5.9 |
| February | 6.2 |
| March | 6.0 |
| April | 6.3 |
| May | 7.1 |
| June | 6.6 |
| July | 6.7 |
| August | 7.5 |
| September | 8.1 |
| October | 8.3 |
| November | 7.9 |
| December | 7.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1 | 6.4 | 14.0 |
| February | 8.7 | 6.2 | 12.9 |
| March | 9.3 | 6.2 | 13.3 |
| April | 9.7 | 6.9 | 13.3 |
| May | 9.6 | 7.0 | 13.6 |
| June | 10.0 | 7.3 | 14.6 |
| July | 10.2 | 7.5 | 14.8 |
| August | 10.6 | 8.1 | 14.8 |
| September | 11.6 | 9.2 | 15.3 |
| October | 12.3 | 9.8 | 15.8 |
| November | 11.2 | 8.6 | 14.1 |
| December | 9.6 | 7.4 | 12.7 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Mozambique
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Mozambique, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- At its bestDiving the Bazaruto Archipelago
At its best July–September
Sources: originaldiving.com, safaribookings.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Mozambique
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Mozambique carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Mozambique, in order
- JanJanuary30.4°C · 226 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 226 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 226 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary30.6°C · 181 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 181 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 181 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch29.9°C · 147 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 147 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 147 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril29.0°C · 57 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 57 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 57 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay27.7°C · 17 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 17 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 17 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune26.2°C · 12 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 12 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 12 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly25.9°C · 10 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 10 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 10 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust28.0°C · 8 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 8 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 8 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember30.5°C · 8 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 8 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 8 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober31.8°C · 21 mm · 8.3 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 21 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 21 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember32.4°C · 63 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 63 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 63 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember31.7°C · 164 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 164 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 164 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
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