Climate Insights for Palma
Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique
Climate Overview
The climate in Palma is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,271 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 272 mm of rainfall. Palma 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: December, November, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Palma is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 50 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 10.7 in of rainfall. Palma 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: December, November, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.
Temperature
Palma has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Palma has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Palma is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,271 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 272 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 19 mm. That's 253 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.Palma is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 10.7 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.7 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
Palma is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Palma is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Palma is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Palma is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°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 Palma 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 Palma 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.