Climate Insights for Tete

The climate in Tete is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 751mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 252mm of rainfall. Tete 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, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Tete sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 36°C. November is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 31°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Tete is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 751mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 252mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2mm. That's 251mm 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.

Tete is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 12km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Tete, which began on September 23, 2026. Tete 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Tete is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 5mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tete 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.