Climate Insights for Nampula
Cidade de Nampula, Nampula Province, Mozambique
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
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
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
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
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.