Mozambique Weather

Weather in Mozambique at a glance

Our Mozambique coverage centers on Maputo, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 85°F (30°C) in February and 77°F (25°C) in July, with about 94 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

Covered city: Maputo - annual average 74°
Best time to visit: May to October
Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry

The bigger picture

Maputo averages 10.1 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 709 mm (27.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally May to October. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Maputo climate page.

Maputo Clear 72°

Mozambique cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
Maputo	74°	Feb · 85°	Jul · 59°	94	10.1	0

Mozambique weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	85°	73°	14	11.3 h/day
February	85°	73°	14	10.1 h/day
March	85°	72°	11	10.9 h/day
April	82°	68°	8	10.0 h/day
May	80°	64°	4	9.8 h/day
June	77°	60°	2	9.8 h/day
July	77°	59°	2	9.6 h/day
August	79°	61°	2	9.5 h/day
September	81°	64°	6	9.7 h/day
October	81°	66°	8	10.0 h/day
November	84°	69°	9	10.2 h/day
December	86°	72°	12	10.6 h/day

Mozambique weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Mozambique?

Averaged across the covered cities, May to October offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in Mozambique?

Snow is essentially absent in the Mozambique cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.

What is the climate of Mozambique like?

The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.

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