MozambiqueThe climate of Maputo
The current climate in Maputo features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Maputo, Mozambique.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Maputo receives 895 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Maputo runs from November to April.
Best time to visit Maputo?
The best time to visit Maputo for sunny weather is March through November. During this period, you'll have nice 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.
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Climate Table of Maputo
The climate table of Maputo shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Maputo, Mozambique. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Maputo
Yearly Temperature in Maputo
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Maputo, Mozambique. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Maputo
Total Yearly Precipitation in Maputo
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Maputo
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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.