Climate Insights for Nacala

The climate in Nacala is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1187mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 331mm of rainfall. Nacala 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Nacala sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 32°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Nacala is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1187mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 331mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 9mm. That's 321mm 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.

Nacala is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 February, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 16km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Nacala, which began on March 20, 2026. Nacala 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 18°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Nacala is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 10mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nacala 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.