What’s the climate like in Maputo?
The current climate of Maputo features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 15°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Maputo in recent years was 55°C in September 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in July 2014.
On average, Maputo receives 895 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Maputo?
The best time to visit Maputo for sunny weather is March through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Maputo. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Maputo
The climate table of Maputo shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 185 | 151 | 110 | 37 | 46 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 15 | 48 | 73 | 137 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in January, February, October and December
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in July
- Precipitation: 895 mm per year, averaging 75 mm per month
- Driest months: 15 mm in September, 29 mm in June and 30 mm in July
- Wettest months: 185 mm in January, 151 mm in February and 137 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Maputo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Maputo, Mozambique. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Maputo
This graph shows how much precipitation Maputo, Mozambique, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Maputo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Maputo, Mozambique. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Maputo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Maputo, Mozambique. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Maputo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Maputo, Mozambique, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Maputo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Maputo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
