Climate Insights for Xai-Xai
Cidade de Xai-Xai, Gaza Province, Mozambique
Climate Overview
The climate in Xai-Xai is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 696 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 126 mm of rainfall. Xai-Xai 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, February, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Xai-Xai is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 27.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5 in of rainfall. Xai-Xai 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, February, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 61°F.
Temperature
Xai-Xai sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 31°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Xai-Xai sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 87°F. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 68°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Xai-Xai is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 696 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 126 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 10 mm. That's 116 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.Xai-Xai is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 4.6 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
Xai-Xai 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 October, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Xai-Xai 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 October, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Xai-Xai is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Xai-Xai is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Xai-Xai 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 Xai-Xai 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.