Climate of Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique
Point-value climate at Maputo (Maputo, Mozambique). Population approximately 1,446,000.
Located in Maputo, Mozambique, Maputo has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 1,446,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in January, with rainfall varying from 13 mm / 0.5 in (June) to 146 mm / 5.7 in (January) — about 770 mm / 30.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Mozambique, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maputo's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4°C79.5°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.2°C79.2°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.7°C78.3°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.8°C74.8°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 21.7°C71.1°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19.4°C66.9°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19.2°C66.6°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.2°C68.4°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.7°C72.9°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| November | 24°C75.2°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.6°C78.1°F | 97 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Maputo?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September. Maputo's warmest month is January at an average of 26.4°C / 79.5°F, and its driest month is June with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Maputo?
Maputo, in Maputo, Mozambique, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 770 mm / 30.3 in, with the wettest month being January (146 mm / 5.7 in) and the driest June (13 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Maputo in January?
The average temperature in Maputo in January is 26.4°C / 79.5°F, with rainfall of about 146 mm / 5.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Maputo?
The driest month in Maputo is June, with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19.4°C / 66.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Maputo?
The wettest month in Maputo is January, with approximately 146 mm / 5.7 in of average monthly rainfall.