Climate Insights for Nacala

Cidade de Nacala, Nampula Province, Mozambique

Hottest
March
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
July
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
January
266 mm rain10.5 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nacala is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,017 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 266 mm 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: March, February, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Nacala is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 40 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 10.5 in 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: March, February, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°MayMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°JulMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°AugMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°SepMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°F
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Nacala has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Nacala has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 266mmFebPrecipitation: 187mmMarPrecipitation: 198mmAprPrecipitation: 114mmMayPrecipitation: 23mmJunPrecipitation: 17mmJulPrecipitation: 17mmAugPrecipitation: 8mmSepPrecipitation: 8mmOctPrecipitation: 10mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmDecPrecipitation: 134mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.5inFebPrecipitation: 7.4inMarPrecipitation: 7.8inAprPrecipitation: 4.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 5.3in
Precipitation

Nacala is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,017 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 266 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 8 mm. That's 258 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.Nacala is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 10.5 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.3 in. That's 10.2 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Nacala is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 19km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Nacala is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°81°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr27°80°F
May26°78°F
Jun24°76°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep25°76°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov27°80°F
Dec27°81°F

The best time to visit Nacala is during 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 13 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Nacala is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°F. 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 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.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 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C78 °F
29 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
266 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
198 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
17 km/h11 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
20 km/h12 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
26 °C79 °F
20 km/h12 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
26 °C78 °F
20 km/h12 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
26 °C78 °F
17 km/h10 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
26 °C79 °F
15 km/h9 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
27 °C80 °F
17 km/h10 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in