Climate Insights for Mocuba
Zambezia Province, Mozambique
Climate Overview
The climate in Mocuba is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,045 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 248 mm 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.The climate in Mocuba is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 41.1 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 9.8 in 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 61°F.
Temperature
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.Mocuba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 95°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 69°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°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
Mocuba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,045 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 248 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 9 mm. That's 239 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.Mocuba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.8 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.4 in. That's 9.4 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
Mocuba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mocuba 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 6mph, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
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 32 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.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 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 95°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 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.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 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.