Climate of Matola, Maputo, Mozambique
Point-value climate at Matola (Maputo, Mozambique). Population approximately 543,907.
Located in Maputo, Mozambique, Matola has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 543,907. Monthly average temperatures range from 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in January, with rainfall varying from 9 mm / 0.4 in (June) to 134 mm / 5.3 in (January) — about 691 mm / 27.2 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Matola's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.4°C77.7°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.8°C74.8°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 21.6°C70.9°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19.3°C66.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19.2°C66.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.3°C68.5°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.8°C71.2°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.9°C73.2°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 24.1°C75.4°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| December | 25.7°C78.3°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Matola?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September. Matola's warmest month is January at an average of 26.6°C / 79.9°F, and its driest month is June with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Matola?
Matola, in Maputo, Mozambique, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 691 mm / 27.2 in, with the wettest month being January (134 mm / 5.3 in) and the driest June (9 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Matola in January?
The average temperature in Matola in January is 26.6°C / 79.9°F, with rainfall of about 134 mm / 5.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Matola?
The driest month in Matola is June, with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19.3°C / 66.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Matola?
The wettest month in Matola is January, with approximately 134 mm / 5.3 in of average monthly rainfall.