Best Time to Visit Lichinga, Niassa, Mozambique
Lichinga is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Lichinga for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.5°C / 59.9°F in July to 21.8°C / 71.2°F in November, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (August) to 253 mm / 10 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lichinga, Niassa, Mozambique's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lichinga's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17.8°C64°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 15.8°C60.4°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 15.5°C59.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 16.9°C62.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 19.4°C66.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 21.3°C70.3°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lichinga?
The best time to visit Lichinga for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 21.8°C / 71.2°F, and the driest is August with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lichinga's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Lichinga?
The rainy season at Lichinga, Niassa runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 83 mm / 3.3 in. The wettest single month is January (253 mm / 10 in).
What is the driest month in Lichinga?
The driest month in Lichinga is August, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.9°C / 62.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lichinga?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lichinga — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 253 mm / 10 in in January, and the coldest month averages 15.5°C / 59.9°F.
Is Lichinga climate different from Mozambique overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lichinga figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mozambique figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lichinga specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.