Climate Insights for Inhambane
Cidade de Inhambane, Inhambane Province, Mozambique
Climate Overview
The climate in Inhambane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 783 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 169 mm of rainfall. Inhambane 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Inhambane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 30.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.7 in of rainfall. Inhambane 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 69°F.
Temperature
Inhambane has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Inhambane has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 71°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Inhambane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 783 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 169 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 15 mm. That's 154 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.Inhambane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.6 in. That's 6.1 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
Inhambane is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Inhambane is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Inhambane is during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Inhambane is during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 82°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 Inhambane 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 Inhambane 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.