Climate Insights for Maputo

The climate in Maputo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 717 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 135 mm 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Maputo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 28.2 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5.3 in 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 60°F.

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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 60°F to 85°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 67°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Maputo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 717 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 135 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 11 mm. That's 124 mm 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 a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 4.9 in 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 mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Maputo is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

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 34 mm 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 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 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 85°F. 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.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 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.