Climate Insights for Lichinga
Cidade de Lichinga, Niassa Province, Mozambique
Climate Overview
The climate in Lichinga is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,257 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 332 mm of rainfall. Lichinga 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: October, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Lichinga is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 49.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 13.1 in of rainfall. Lichinga 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: October, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.
Temperature
Lichinga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 29°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°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.Lichinga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 84°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 62°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
Lichinga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,257 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 332 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 330 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.Lichinga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 13.1 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 13 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
Lichinga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 12km/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 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 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Lichinga 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 7mph, 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 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 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Lichinga is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 23 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Lichinga is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. 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 Lichinga 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 Lichinga 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.