The weather in December in Maputo

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.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Maputo. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Maputo, Mozambique. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 44°C in 2016, Maputo reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Maputo is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 137 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Maputo

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Maputo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Maputo New York
Average temperature 32°C 9°C
Max. temperature 35°C 12°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 137 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 14 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Maputo with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Maputo is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Maputo, Mozambique. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Maputo

Temperature in December in Maputo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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.

Daily Precipitation in December in Maputo

Total precipitation in December in Maputo over the years

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.

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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.