Climate Insights for Manhiça

The climate in Manhiça is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 774mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 145mm of rainfall. Manhiça 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: February, December, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Manhiça sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 31°C. The warmest month is February, 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 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Manhiça is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 774mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 145mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18mm. That's 126mm less than February, 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.

Manhiça is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Manhiça, which began on June 21, 2026. Manhiça 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 February at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 16°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Manhiça 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 39mm per month. By contrast, February 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Manhiça 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.