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Alto Molocue, Mozambique

Zambezia Province · Mozambique

Alto Molocue is a mid-size city in Zambezia Province, Mozambique with a population of 49,019. Elevation: 1,873 ft (571 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

49,019 Population 17/sq mi density
1,873 ft Elevation 571 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
49.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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People

Population49,019
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)
Population49,019
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)
Coordinates-15.6356°, 37.6883°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceZambezia Province
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation49.3 inches (1,252 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alto Molocue

Alto Molocue is a mid-size city in Mozambique (Zambezia Province) with a population of 49,019. The city sits at an elevation of 1,873 feet (571 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Alto Molocue

Alto Molocue has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 2096 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 17.7° / 29.8° 457.7
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 30.3° 618.3
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 16.4° / 29.3° 299.3
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 14.5° / 28.5° 142.0
May 18.7°C / 66°F 11.8° / 26.6° 37.7
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 10.5° / 25.6° 66.9
Jul 17°C / 63°F 10.4° / 25.7° 36.7
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 11.1° / 28.8° 34.3
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 11.6° / 32.3° 13.8
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 36.1° 31.8
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 16.6° / 37.2° 104.8
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 17.4° / 34.5° 252.8
Alto Molocue has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,873 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Mozambique avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)
Area2,961.8 sq mi (7,671.2 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-15.6356°N, 37.6883°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.55"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.39"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Dikeledi (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 270 km
2025 Jude Category 1 245 km
2023 Freddy Category 3 213 km
2022 Gombe Category 2 221 km
2012 Funso Category 3 239 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 237 km
2000 Hudah Category 3 141 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 220 km
1983 Elinah Category 1 289 km
1982 Justine Category 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 8.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
December 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in

Alto Molocue has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 65°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.6") and September the driest (0.4").

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Restaurants in Alto Molocue

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ceu Azul

Clinics in Alto Molocue

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude Bonifacio Gruveta
Centro de Saude de Alto Molocue
Centro de Saude de Caiaia
Centro de Saude de Malua
Centro de Saude de Nivava

Gas Stations in Alto Molocue

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MZ #5653844325

Airports Near Alto Molocue

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alto Molocue AirportAMESmall Airport
Gile AirportSmall Airport
Gurue AirportVJQSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alto Molocue

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja católica de Malua

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo

🇲🇿 About Mozambique

Capital Maputo
Population 29,495,962
Area 801,590 km²
GDP (USD) $20,921,079,533
GDP per capita $622
HDI 0.461
Life expectancy 63.6 years
Internet users 19.8%
Urban population 35.7%
Currency MZN (Metical)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +258
TLD .mz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Mozambique

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Dia de Ano Novo
Feb 3 Heroes's Day Dia do Heroi Nacional
Apr 7 Women's Day Dia da Mulher
May 1 Worker's Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 25 Independence Day Dia da Independência
Sep 7 Victory Day Dia da Victória
Sep 25 Revolution Day Dia da Revolução
Oct 4 Day of Peace and Reconciliation Dia da Paz e da Reconcialição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alto Molocue

What is the population of Alto Molocue?

Alto Molocue has a population of 49,019 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 2,961.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alto Molocue?

Alto Molocue has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches.

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