Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Maputo, Mozambique Average Monthly Weather
Weather score73Very good annual avg
Best months: April, May, September
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 7.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 791mm. Sea temperatures average 25°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
791mm
Annual total
Sun
7.7h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
73
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Maputo, Mozambique with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August26°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Maputo's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August15mm average rain
August is one of Maputo's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8.1 hours average sun
August is one of Maputo's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to September and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August22°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August73 weather score
August sits close to Maputo's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and August to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.