Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Maputo with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Maputo in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Maputo with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Maputo will be around 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Maputo is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 137 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Maputo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Maputo in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
137 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Maputo?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Maputo. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Maputo in December
With 44°C, Maputo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Maputo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Maputo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Maputo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Maputo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Maputo.
Daily UV Index in December in Maputo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Maputo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Maputo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Maputo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Maputo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Maputo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Maputo
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Maputo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
