Climate Insights for Balama

Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique

Hottest
November
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
17°C low62°F low
Wettest
January
240 mm rain9.4 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Balama is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 855 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 240 mm of rainfall. Balama is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Balama is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 33.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 9.4 in of rainfall. Balama is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 62°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°MarMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°AprMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°MayMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°JunMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°JulMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°AugMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°SepMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 20°NovMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°F
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Balama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 32°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Balama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 90°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 240mmFebPrecipitation: 202mmMarPrecipitation: 156mmAprPrecipitation: 50mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 10mmNovPrecipitation: 33mmDecPrecipitation: 152mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.4inFebPrecipitation: 8inMarPrecipitation: 6.1inAprPrecipitation: 2inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inDecPrecipitation: 6in
Precipitation

Balama is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 855 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 240 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1 mm. That's 239 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Balama is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 9.4 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Balama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Balama is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°76°F
Mar25°76°F
Apr24°76°F
May23°74°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul21°71°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep24°76°F
Oct26°79°F
Nov27°81°F
Dec26°80°F

The best time to visit Balama is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Balama is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balama based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balama based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
240 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
202 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
29 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C69 °F
28 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C66 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C66 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C69 °F
31 °C89 °F
12 km/h8 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
32 °C90 °F
12 km/h7 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in