When is the best time to go to Maputo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Maputo, Mozambique. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Maputo
Maputo weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Maputo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 159mm | 8.5hrs | 14.4hrs |
January in Maputo is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maputo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Maputo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Maputo with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 138mm | 8.6hrs | 13.8hrs |
February in Maputo is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maputo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Maputo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Maputo with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 98mm | 8.4hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in March in Maputo is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maputo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Maputo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Maputo with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 56mm | 8.4hrs | 12.3hrs |
Maputo's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Maputo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Maputo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Maputo with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 30mm | 8.9hrs | 11.7hrs |
May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Maputo and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maputo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Maputo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Maputo with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 18mm | 8.9hrs | 14.4hrs |
The climate in Maputo during June can be summarized as warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maputo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Maputo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Maputo with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 18mm | 9hrs | 13.8hrs |
July in Maputo is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maputo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Maputo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Maputo with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 15mm | 8.7hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in August in Maputo is characteristically warm, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maputo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Maputo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Maputo with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 41mm | 8hrs | 12.3hrs |
Maputo's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Maputo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Maputo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Maputo with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 57mm | 7.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Maputo and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Maputo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Maputo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Maputo with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 77mm | 7.2hrs | 14.4hrs |
The climate in Maputo during November can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Maputo.
November is in the spring in Maputo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Maputo with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 84mm | 8.1hrs | 13.8hrs |
December in Maputo is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Maputo.
December is in the summer in Maputo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Maputo with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Maputo weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 30.6°C 87.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 15mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 159mm 6.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
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