Best time to visit
Mozambique has warm weather throughout the year, with the dry season being the most popular time of year to visit Mozambique: months of June, July, August, September and October.
The rainy season in Mozambique is also the hottest period of year. Humidity levels rise considerably and cyclones are common, mainly during the month of February. Mozambique’s islands, such as Inhaca, Pemba and Bazaruto Archipelagos are often worst hit by cyclones. Average temperatures in Mozambique during the rainy season range between 22 and 32 degrees Celsius (72 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit) in Maputo with higher temperatures along the central coastal regions and lower temperatures further inland and at higher altitudes. Although some of rain during summer in Mozambique is similar to the monsoon-like rains experienced in other parts of the world, the majority of the storms tend to take place in the late afternoon – a welcome relief after the hot and humid days.
Climate and Weather
January
Average temperature in Mozambique in January: 22 to 30°C, 71 to 86°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in January: 27°C, 80°F
Average rainfall in January: 130mm, 5.2in
February
Average temperature in Mozambique in February: 22 to 30°C, 71 to 86°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in February: 27°C, 80°F
Average rainfall in February: 124mm, 4.9in
February in Mozambique is mid-season for those interested in scuba diving with whalesharks. However, February is also one of the wettest months in Mozambique, which can limit sunbathing time. There is also a chance of storms in the Southern parts of the country.
March
Average temperature in Mozambique in March: 21 to 30°C, 69 to 86°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in March: 26°C, 78°F
Average rainfall in March: 97mm, 3.8in
April
Average temperature in Mozambique in April: 19 to 29°C, 66 to 84°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in April: 25C, 77°F
Average rainfall in April: 64mm, 2.5in
April and May are the best times to go fly-fishing for kingfish, queenfish, ladyfish and pompano in the channels between Benguerra and Bazaruto Islands in Mozambique. Anglers can also expect species such as marlin, barracuda, dorado and yellowfin tuna at this time of year.
May
Average temperature in Mozambique in May: 16 to 27°C, 60 to 80°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in May: 24C, 75°F
Average rainfall in May: 28mm, 1.1in
June
Average temperature in Mozambique in June: 14 to 25°C, 57 to 77°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in June: 23°C, 73°F
Average rainfall in June: 27mm, 1.1in
June is one of the best months to see and possibly swim with dolphins in Mozambique. Humpback dolphins, common dolphins and bottlenose dolphins frequent the Mozambican coastline and islands such as Bazaruto Archipelagos and Inhaca, during the months of June, July and August.
July
Average temperature in Mozambique in July: 14 to 25°C, 57 to 77°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in July: 23°C, 73°F
Average rainfall in July: 13mm, 0.5in
August
Average temperature in Mozambique in August: 15 to 26°C, 59 to 79°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in August: 23°C, 73°F
Average rainfall in August: 13mm, 0.5in
August is peak tourist season in Mozambique. Island and beachfront accommodation fills up fast during this month of the year and it is best to book in advance.
September
Average temperature in Mozambique in September: 16 to 27°C, 61 to 81°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in September: 23°C, 73°F
Average rainfall in September: 38mm, 1.5in
September is one of the best times to view Humpback Whales from Mozambique’s islands and along the Mozambique coast.
October
Average temperature in Mozambique in October: 18 to 28°C, 64 to 82°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in October: 23°, 73°F
Average rainfall in October: 46mm, 1.8in
Professional and amateur anglers as well as scuba divers can expect to see black marlin as well as a variety of shark species including tiger sharks in Mozambican waters in October.
November
Average temperature in Mozambique in November: 20 to 28°C, 68 to 82°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in November: 24°C, 75°F
Average rainfall in November: 86mm, 3.4in
Divers wishing to see Whalesharks in Mozambique should plan their trip between November and April.
December
Average temperature in Mozambique in December: 21 to 30°C, 70 to 86°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in December: 25, 77°F
Average rainfall in December: 103mm, 4.1in
In summary:
• January: Hot. 28-35°C. Rainy season
• February: Hot. 28-38°C. Rainy season, mostly storms in afternoon.
• March: Cooling down. 25-30°C. Little rain.
• April: Weather settled. 25-30°C. Little rain.
• May: Lovely month, weather settled. 20-28°C. No rain.
• June: Fine weather. 18-27°C. No rain.
• July/August: Winter months, but warm. 15-25°C. No rain.
• September: Warming up again. Nice month. 18-28°C. Rain unlikely.
• October: Getting hot again. 23-30°C. Rains unlikely.
• November: Hot. 22-33°C. Rains could start.
• December: Hot. 23-36°C. Could rain.
The rainy season in Mozambique is also the hottest period of year. Humidity levels rise considerably and cyclones are common, mainly during the month of February. Mozambique’s islands, such as Inhaca, Pemba and Bazaruto Archipelagos are often worst hit by cyclones. Average temperatures in Mozambique during the rainy season range between 22 and 32 degrees Celsius (72 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit) in Maputo with higher temperatures along the central coastal regions and lower temperatures further inland and at higher altitudes. Although some of rain during summer in Mozambique is similar to the monsoon-like rains experienced in other parts of the world, the majority of the storms tend to take place in the late afternoon – a welcome relief after the hot and humid days.
Climate and Weather
January
Average temperature in Mozambique in January: 22 to 30°C, 71 to 86°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in January: 27°C, 80°F
Average rainfall in January: 130mm, 5.2in
February
Average temperature in Mozambique in February: 22 to 30°C, 71 to 86°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in February: 27°C, 80°F
Average rainfall in February: 124mm, 4.9in
February in Mozambique is mid-season for those interested in scuba diving with whalesharks. However, February is also one of the wettest months in Mozambique, which can limit sunbathing time. There is also a chance of storms in the Southern parts of the country.
March
Average temperature in Mozambique in March: 21 to 30°C, 69 to 86°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in March: 26°C, 78°F
Average rainfall in March: 97mm, 3.8in
April
Average temperature in Mozambique in April: 19 to 29°C, 66 to 84°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in April: 25C, 77°F
Average rainfall in April: 64mm, 2.5in
April and May are the best times to go fly-fishing for kingfish, queenfish, ladyfish and pompano in the channels between Benguerra and Bazaruto Islands in Mozambique. Anglers can also expect species such as marlin, barracuda, dorado and yellowfin tuna at this time of year.
May
Average temperature in Mozambique in May: 16 to 27°C, 60 to 80°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in May: 24C, 75°F
Average rainfall in May: 28mm, 1.1in
June
Average temperature in Mozambique in June: 14 to 25°C, 57 to 77°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in June: 23°C, 73°F
Average rainfall in June: 27mm, 1.1in
June is one of the best months to see and possibly swim with dolphins in Mozambique. Humpback dolphins, common dolphins and bottlenose dolphins frequent the Mozambican coastline and islands such as Bazaruto Archipelagos and Inhaca, during the months of June, July and August.
July
Average temperature in Mozambique in July: 14 to 25°C, 57 to 77°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in July: 23°C, 73°F
Average rainfall in July: 13mm, 0.5in
August
Average temperature in Mozambique in August: 15 to 26°C, 59 to 79°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in August: 23°C, 73°F
Average rainfall in August: 13mm, 0.5in
August is peak tourist season in Mozambique. Island and beachfront accommodation fills up fast during this month of the year and it is best to book in advance.
September
Average temperature in Mozambique in September: 16 to 27°C, 61 to 81°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in September: 23°C, 73°F
Average rainfall in September: 38mm, 1.5in
September is one of the best times to view Humpback Whales from Mozambique’s islands and along the Mozambique coast.
October
Average temperature in Mozambique in October: 18 to 28°C, 64 to 82°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in October: 23°, 73°F
Average rainfall in October: 46mm, 1.8in
Professional and amateur anglers as well as scuba divers can expect to see black marlin as well as a variety of shark species including tiger sharks in Mozambican waters in October.
November
Average temperature in Mozambique in November: 20 to 28°C, 68 to 82°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in November: 24°C, 75°F
Average rainfall in November: 86mm, 3.4in
Divers wishing to see Whalesharks in Mozambique should plan their trip between November and April.
December
Average temperature in Mozambique in December: 21 to 30°C, 70 to 86°F
Sea temperature in Mozambique in December: 25, 77°F
Average rainfall in December: 103mm, 4.1in
In summary:
• January: Hot. 28-35°C. Rainy season
• February: Hot. 28-38°C. Rainy season, mostly storms in afternoon.
• March: Cooling down. 25-30°C. Little rain.
• April: Weather settled. 25-30°C. Little rain.
• May: Lovely month, weather settled. 20-28°C. No rain.
• June: Fine weather. 18-27°C. No rain.
• July/August: Winter months, but warm. 15-25°C. No rain.
• September: Warming up again. Nice month. 18-28°C. Rain unlikely.
• October: Getting hot again. 23-30°C. Rains unlikely.
• November: Hot. 22-33°C. Rains could start.
• December: Hot. 23-36°C. Could rain.
