Mozambique
Mozambique Weather & Climate
Untouched Indian Ocean islands, whale sharks and dhow-sailed horizons
28°C
Max sea
30°C
Max air
April
Best month
12mm
Driest month
Untouched Indian Ocean islands, whale sharks and dhow-sailed horizons
Mozambique is Africa's most underrated beach destination — a country with 2,500km of Indian Ocean coastline that sees a fraction of the visitors of its better-known neighbours. The Bazaruto Archipelago, a short flight north of the capital Maputo, is a national park of five islands surrounded by turquoise shallows so clear that dugongs, whale sharks and manta rays are visible from the surface. The Quirimbas Archipelago further north is even more remote: a string of coral islands where Arab, Portuguese and African history collides in the ruins of ancient trading posts, and where snorkelling and fishing villages remain as they have for centuries.
When to go: April to October is dry season with the best beach weather. November to March sees rain and occasional cyclones in the south.
The best months to visit Mozambique are April, May, September. Peak season is October with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 28°C | 256mm | 10 | 18 |
| Feb | 29°C | 28°C | 196mm | 9 | 17 |
| Mar | 29°C | 28°C | 116mm | 9 | 16 |
| Apr | 27°C | 27°C | 70mm | 8 | 15 |
| May | 25°C | 26°C | 27mm | 6 | 15 |
| Jun | 23°C | 25°C | 14mm | 5 | 16 |
| Jul | 22°C | 24°C | 12mm | 5 | 16 |
| Aug | 23°C | 24°C | 16mm | 6 | 15 |
| Sep | 25°C | 25°C | 23mm | 8 | 14 |
| Oct | 27°C | 26°C | 43mm | 9 | 14 |
| Nov | 28°C | 27°C | 109mm | 10 | 15 |
| Dec | 30°C | 28°C | 194mm | 11 | 17 |
The best time to visit Mozambique is April, May, September. Peak season is October when temperatures reach 27°C with virtually no rain. April to October is dry season with the best beach weather. November to March sees rain and occasional cyclones in the south.
Sea temperatures in Mozambique range from 24°C in July to 28°C in January. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Mozambique average 29°C with sea temperatures of 28°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is July with 12mm. The wettest month sees 256mm. Mozambique receives 1076mm annually.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (256mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (196mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (116mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (70mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (27mm). UV 6.
Mild and very warm seas. Virtually no rain (14mm). UV 5.
Mild and warm seas. Virtually no rain (12mm). UV 5.
Mild and warm seas. Virtually no rain (16mm). UV 6.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (23mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (43mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (109mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (194mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
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