Climate Insights for Gurue
Zambezia Province, Mozambique
Climate Overview
The climate in Gurue is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,647 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 392 mm of rainfall. Gurue 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 13°C.The climate in Gurue is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 64.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 15.4 in of rainfall. Gurue 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 55°F.
Temperature
Gurue sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 30°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Gurue sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 86°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gurue is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,647 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 137 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 392 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 16 mm. That's 376 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.Gurue is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 64.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 15.4 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.6 in. That's 14.8 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
Gurue is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Gurue is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Gurue is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, November 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 best time to visit Gurue is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 86°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gurue 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 Gurue 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.