Climate of Maputo, Mozambique
Area-weighted average across Maputo. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Maputo, a subdivision of Mozambique, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 18.3°C / 64.9°F in June to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in January, with rainfall from 14 mm / 0.6 in to 130 mm / 5.1 in depending on the season (720 mm / 28.3 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8°C78.4°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.4°C77.7°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.5°C76.1°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.1°C73.6°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| May | 20.7°C69.3°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 18.3°C64.9°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 18.3°C64.9°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.7°C67.5°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.5°C70.7°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 23.1°C73.6°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 24°C75.2°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| December | 25.2°C77.4°F | 97 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Maputo?
The best months to visit Maputo, Mozambique for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is January at an area-wide average of 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and the driest is June with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Maputo?
Maputo, Mozambique has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.3°C / 64.9°F in June to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 720 mm / 28.3 in, with the wettest month being January (130 mm / 5.1 in) and the driest June (14 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Maputo?
The hottest month in Maputo is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Maputo?
The coldest month in Maputo is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.3°C / 64.9°F.
When does it rain most in Maputo?
The wettest month in Maputo is January, averaging about 130 mm / 5.1 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 14 mm / 0.6 in.