Climate Insights for Mocuba

, Província de Zambézia, Mozambique

Hottest
November
35°C peak
Coldest
July
16°C low
Wettest
January
249mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mocuba is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 960mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 249mm of rainfall. Mocuba 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 16°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Feb Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Mar Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Apr Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° May Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Jun Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Jul Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Aug Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Sep Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20° Oct Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 22° Nov Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 23° Dec Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min

Mocuba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 35°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 249mm Feb Precipitation: 149mm Mar Precipitation: 197mm Apr Precipitation: 62mm May Precipitation: 18mm Jun Precipitation: 20mm Jul Precipitation: 16mm Aug Precipitation: 12mm Sep Precipitation: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 21mm Nov Precipitation: 70mm Dec Precipitation: 139mm
Precipitation

Mocuba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 960mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 249mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 8mm. That's 241mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Mocuba is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Mocuba, which began on March 20, 2026. Mocuba 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 November at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 35°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 537mm across the season with a monthly average of 179mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 277mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 47mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 27°
Feb 27°
Mar 26°
Apr 25°
May 23°
Jun 21°
Jul 21°
Aug 23°
Sep 26°
Oct 28°
Nov 28°
Dec 28°

The best time to visit Mocuba is during April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. 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 Mocuba 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
33 °C
16 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
35 °C
17 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
35 °C
16 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
34 °C
13 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
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