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Chinde, Mozambique

Zambezia Province · Mozambique

Chinde is a small city in Zambezia Province, Mozambique with a population of 17,558. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,558 Population 9/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Chinde

Chinde is a town of Mozambique, and a port for the Zambezi valley. It is located on the Chinde River, and is an important fishing center. It exports copra and sugar, and had a population of 16,500 in 1980. Chinde lies in Chinde District of Zambezia Province.

People

Population17,558
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population17,558
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-18.5811°, 36.4586°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceZambezia Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chinde

Chinde is a small city in Mozambique (Zambezia Province) with a population of 17,558. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Chinde

Chinde has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Dec (29°C), the coldest is Jul (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1093 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 23.1° / 35.8° 244.4
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 22.7° / 35.5° 173.7
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 22° / 33.8° 185.6
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 20.5° / 33.8° 78.1
May 24.3°C / 76°F 18.7° / 33.4° 30.8
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 17.2° / 31.8° 62.6
Jul 22.3°C / 72°F 16.1° / 31.8° 22.8
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 17° / 35.2° 21.4
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 18° / 37.8° 14.9
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 20.1° / 40.6° 34.9
Nov 28.5°C / 83°F 21.2° / 39.8° 65.0
Dec 29°C / 84°F 21.6° / 39.1° 158.4
Chinde has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Mozambique avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1,929.9 sq mi (4,998.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-18.5811°N, 36.4586°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2017.

Feb 10, 2017 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.1 117 km
Apr 27, 1990 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Freddy (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 117 km
2021 Eloise Category 2 73 km
2021 Chalane Category 1 81 km
2019 Idai Category 4 147 km
2012 Funso Category 3 142 km
2008 Jokwe Category 2 284 km
2007 Favio Category 1 296 km
2006 Boloetse Category 1 248 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 4 263 km
2000 Hudah Category 3 184 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 133 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 60 km
1988 Filao Category 2 48 km
1982 Justine Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in

Chinde has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and September the driest (0.6").

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Clinics in Chinde

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Centro Educacional
Centro de Saude de Chinde

Airports Near Chinde

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quelimane AirportUELMedium Airport
Chinde AirportINESmall Airport
Luabo AirportLBMSmall Airport
Marromeu AirportRRMSmall Airport

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 Chinde

What is the population of Chinde?

Chinde has a population of 17,558 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,929.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chinde?

Chinde has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches.

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