Maputo, Mozambique Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Maputo month by month
Maputo weather in January
January brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 14 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Maputo.
Maputo weather in February
February brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 14 wet days - typically the hottest month and the wettest month of the year in Maputo.
Maputo weather in March
March brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 11 wet days.
Maputo weather in April
April brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 8 wet days.
Maputo weather in May
May brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 4 wet days.
Maputo weather in June
June brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 60°F (15°C), about 2 wet days.
Maputo weather in July
July brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 2 wet days - typically the coldest month and the driest month of the year in Maputo.
Maputo weather in August
August brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 2 wet days.
Maputo weather in September
September brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 6 wet days.
Maputo weather in October
October brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), about 8 wet days.
Maputo weather in November
November brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 9 wet days.
Maputo weather in December
December brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 12 wet days.
Seasons in Maputo
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Maputo
The best time to visit Maputo is generally May to October, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 79°F (26°C).
Pack for Maputo with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - February nights average 73°F (23°C).
Maputo temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.