Climate Insights for Maputo

The climate in Maputo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 664mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 128mm of rainfall. Maputo 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, December, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Maputo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 30°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Maputo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 664mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 128mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9mm. That's 119mm less than February, 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.

Maputo is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Maputo, which began on March 20, 2026. Maputo 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 February at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Maputo 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 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, February 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 Maputo 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.