Maputo, Mozambique Weather
Maputo hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 80°F (27°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical July high of 77°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Maputo weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Maputo looks sunny, with a high of 84° and an overnight low of 62°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).
Maputo 14-day forecast
About the weather in Maputo
Maputo has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 77°F (25°C) in July to around 85°F (30°C) in February, and the city records roughly 94 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Maputo weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Record high: 106°F (41°C) · Record low: 48°F (9°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: February (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (11.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 73°F (23°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows around 59°F (15°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 106°F (41°C) and dropped as low as 48°F (9°C).
Rain, sun and snow
February is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.0 inches (128 mm) of rain over 14 days, while July is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.3 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Maputo is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Maputo is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
March through May
March through May in Maputo brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Maputo is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 60°F (15°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Maputo by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 73° | 14 | 4.5 in | 11.3 h/day | 75% |
| February | 85° | 73° | 14 | 5.0 in | 10.1 h/day | 77% |
| March | 85° | 72° | 11 | 3.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 76% |
| April | 82° | 68° | 8 | 2.2 in | 10.0 h/day | 76% |
| May | 80° | 64° | 4 | 1.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 75% |
| June | 77° | 60° | 2 | 0.7 in | 9.8 h/day | 72% |
| July | 77° | 59° | 2 | 0.5 in | 9.6 h/day | 69% |
| August | 79° | 61° | 2 | 0.5 in | 9.5 h/day | 69% |
| September | 81° | 64° | 6 | 1.3 in | 9.7 h/day | 70% |
| October | 81° | 66° | 8 | 2.2 in | 10.0 h/day | 72% |
| November | 84° | 69° | 9 | 2.3 in | 10.2 h/day | 72% |
| December | 86° | 72° | 12 | 4.4 in | 10.6 h/day | 75% |