Climate Insights for Gorongosa

The climate in Gorongosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1358mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 257mm of rainfall. Gorongosa 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: December, October, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Gorongosa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 30°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Gorongosa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1358mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 257mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 28mm. That's 229mm 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.

Gorongosa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Gorongosa, which began on September 23, 2026. Gorongosa is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (88 days from now).

The best time to visit Gorongosa is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 42mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gorongosa 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.