Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Maputo, Mozambique in December
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
84mm
Sun
7.6h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Maputo, Mozambique with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December30°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December84mm average rain
December sits near Maputo's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.6 hours average sun
December sits close to Maputo's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to September and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December26°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December73 weather score
December 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.