When is the best time to go to Xai-Xai

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Xai-Xai, 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.

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Xai-Xai weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Xai-Xai 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

Xai-Xai January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 127mm 8.6hrs 14.3hrs

Xai-Xai's weather in January is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xai-Xai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Xai-Xai and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 127mm 5 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Xai-Xai February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 151mm 8.3hrs 13.7hrs

February in Xai-Xai is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xai-Xai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Xai-Xai and is typically the 2nd 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Xai-Xai March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 102mm 8.1hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Xai-Xai is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xai-Xai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Xai-Xai and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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.

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April

Xai-Xai April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 102mm 7.7hrs 12.3hrs

Xai-Xai's weather in April is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xai-Xai.

April is in the fall / autumn in Xai-Xai 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 (65°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Xai-Xai May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 85mm 8hrs 11.7hrs

May is a a little damp, humid month in Xai-Xai and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Xai-Xai, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Xai-Xai and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Xai-Xai June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 62mm 7.6hrs 14.3hrs

Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Xai-Xai during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Xai-Xai, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Xai-Xai and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Xai-Xai July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 45mm 7.8hrs 13.7hrs

July in Xai-Xai is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Xai-Xai, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Xai-Xai and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 45mm 1.8 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Xai-Xai August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 32mm 8hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Xai-Xai is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Xai-Xai, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Xai-Xai and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Xai-Xai weather in August »

September

Xai-Xai September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 35mm 8hrs 12.3hrs

Xai-Xai's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Xai-Xai, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Xai-Xai and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 35mm 1.4 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.

Xai-Xai weather in September »

October

Xai-Xai October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 66mm 7.6hrs 11.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Xai-Xai and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Xai-Xai, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Xai-Xai and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 66mm 2.6 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Xai-Xai November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 76mm 7.6hrs 14.3hrs

Xai-Xai's weather in November is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Xai-Xai, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Xai-Xai and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Xai-Xai December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 119mm 8.3hrs 13.7hrs

December in Xai-Xai is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xai-Xai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Xai-Xai and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Xai-Xai with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Xai-Xai weather stats

Xai-Xai weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: August 32mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: May 8hrs
Coldest month: July 24.6°C 76.3°F
Wettest month: February 151mm 5.9ins
Warmest sea: February 27.6°C 81.7°F
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