Climate Insights for Quelimane

The climate in Quelimane is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 972mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 214mm of rainfall. Quelimane 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, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Quelimane has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Quelimane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 972mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 214mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 16mm. That's 199mm less than March, 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.

Quelimane 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 October, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Quelimane, which began on June 21, 2026. Quelimane 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 20°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Quelimane is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quelimane 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.