Matola Weather in December

What's the weather like in Matola (Maputo) in December 2024?

The climate in Matola during December can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

December is in the summer in Matola and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Matola weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.7°C 87.2°F
Nightly temperature 21.4°C 70.4°F
Average temperature 26°C 78.8°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 85 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 25.9°C 78.6°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Matola with around 85mm 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 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Matola

Matola average temperature in December

December rainfall

Matola average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Matola average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Matola in December 2024.

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Matola weather stats

Matola weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: August 15mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: June 9hrs
Coldest month: July 25.2°C 77.4°F
Wettest month: January 151mm 5.9ins
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