Best Time to Visit Nampula, Nampula, Mozambique
Nampula is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Nampula 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 May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 20.9°C / 69.6°F in July to 27°C / 80.6°F in November, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in (September) to 239 mm / 9.4 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nampula, Nampula, Mozambique's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nampula's climate is broadly consistently warm. 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 | 23°C73.4°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 21.2°C70.2°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 20.9°C69.6°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 22.1°C71.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.1°C75.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nampula?
The best time to visit Nampula for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 27°C / 80.6°F, and the driest is September with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nampula's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Nampula?
The rainy season at Nampula, Nampula runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 69 mm / 2.7 in. The wettest single month is January (239 mm / 9.4 in).
What is the driest month in Nampula?
The driest month in Nampula is September, averaging about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nampula?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nampula — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, June, July, August. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 239 mm / 9.4 in in January, and the coldest month averages 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
Is Nampula climate different from Mozambique overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nampula 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 Nampula specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.