Best Time to Visit Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique
Maputo is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Maputo for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 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 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in January, with rainfall from 13 mm / 0.5 in (June) to 146 mm / 5.7 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Maputo'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 | 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maputo?
The best time to visit Maputo for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is January averaging 26.4°C / 79.5°F, and the driest is June with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maputo's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Maputo?
The rainy season at Maputo, Maputo runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 54 mm / 2.1 in. The wettest single month is January (146 mm / 5.7 in).
What is the driest month in Maputo?
The driest month in Maputo is June, averaging about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.4°C / 66.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Maputo?
The least comfortable months for travel to Maputo — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 146 mm / 5.7 in in January, and the coldest month averages 19.2°C / 66.6°F.
Is Maputo climate different from Mozambique overall?
Yes, usually. Our Maputo 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 Maputo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.