Climate Insights for Nampula

Cidade de Nampula, Nampula Province, Mozambique

Hottest
November
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
July
16°C low61°F low
Wettest
January
258 mm rain10.2 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nampula is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 953 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 258 mm of rainfall. Nampula 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, October. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Nampula is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 37.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 10.2 in of rainfall. Nampula 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, October. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 61°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°FebMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°MarMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°AprMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°MayMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 18°JunMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°JulMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°AugMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°SepMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°OctMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 20°NovMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 22°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 91°FAverage: 80°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°F
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Nampula sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 33°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°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 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Nampula sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 91°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°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 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 258mmFebPrecipitation: 191mmMarPrecipitation: 168mmAprPrecipitation: 72mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 7mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 46mmDecPrecipitation: 165mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.2inFebPrecipitation: 7.5inMarPrecipitation: 6.6inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inDecPrecipitation: 6.5in
Precipitation

Nampula is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 953 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 258 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 4 mm. That's 254 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.Nampula is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 10.2 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.2 in. That's 10 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Nampula is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Nampula is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°78°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr24°76°F
May23°73°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul21°69°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct26°78°F
Nov27°80°F
Dec27°80°F

The best time to visit Nampula is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 19 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Nampula is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 91°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 Nampula 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 Nampula 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
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
258 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C70 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h5 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in