Climate Insights for Gorongosa

The climate in Gorongosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1054mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 226mm of rainfall. Gorongosa 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: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Gorongosa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 31°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Gorongosa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1054mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 226mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 16mm. That's 210mm less than December, 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.

Gorongosa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Gorongosa, which began on June 21, 2026. Gorongosa 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 October at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Gorongosa 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 27mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gorongosa 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.