Best Time to Visit Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Pemba is at its sunniest and driest in May–November.
The best time to visit Pemba for sunny, dry weather is May–November — 7 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 22.8°C / 73°F in July to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in December, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (September) to 199 mm / 7.8 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Pemba'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 | 24.9°C76.8°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 23.4°C74.1°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 22.8°C73°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.2°C73.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.2°C75.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.5°C77.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pemba?
The best time to visit Pemba for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is December averaging 27.1°C / 80.8°F, and the driest is September with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pemba's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Pemba?
The rainy season at Pemba, Cabo Delgado runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 38 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is March (199 mm / 7.8 in).
What is the driest month in Pemba?
The driest month in Pemba is September, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Pemba?
The least comfortable months for travel to Pemba — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 199 mm / 7.8 in in March, and the coldest month averages 22.8°C / 73°F.
Is Pemba climate different from Mozambique overall?
Yes, usually. Our Pemba 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 Pemba specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.