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Inhambane, Mozambique

Inhambane Province · Mozambique

Inhambane is a mid-size city in Inhambane Province, Mozambique with a population of 95,388. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

95,388 Population 1,268/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
38.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Inhambane

Inhambane

Inhambane is a city located in southern Mozambique, lying on Inhambane Bay, 470 km northeast of Maputo. It is the capital of the Inhambane Province and, according to the 2017 census, has a population of 79,724, growing from 54,157 in the 1997 census.

People

Population95,388
Density1,268/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain38.0 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population95,388
Population Density1,268 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-23.8650°, 35.3833°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceInhambane Province
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation38.0 inches (966 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Inhambane

Inhambane is a mid-size city in Mozambique (Inhambane Province) with a population of 95,388. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Inhambane

Inhambane has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 898 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 202.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 109.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 70.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 163.5
Inhambane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above Mozambique avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area75.3 sq mi (194.9 km²)
Population Density1,268/sq mi
Coordinates-23.8650°N, 35.3833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 15, 1991.

Aug 15, 1991 111 km ESE of Inhambane, Mozambique M4.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Gezani (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 2 41 km
2023 Freddy Category 1 198 km
2021 Guambe Category 2 154 km
2017 Dineo Category 2 52 km
2007 Favio Category 3 142 km
2003 Japhet Category 4 175 km
1991 Debra Category 2 213 km
1988 Doaza Category 4 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
April 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in

Inhambane has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Inhambane

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SOS Children Village
Kingfisher Lake School
Escola Secundária de Muelé
Escola Primaria "3 Congresso"
Escola Secundaria 3 de Fevereiro
Escola Primaria Completa 1 de Maio
Escola Secondaria da Salela
Escola Primaria da Salela
Escola Industrial e Comercial Eduardo Mondlane
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Museums in Inhambane

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura

Farmers Markets in Inhambane

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Market
Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Mercado estação
Mercado Mafureira
Sicutituno

Hotels in Inhambane

35 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albatroz Lodge
Andaca Lodge
Aquatico Casitas
Aquatico Lodge
Barra Beach Club
Bay View Lodge
Blue Footprints
Casa Algoadoal
Casa Barry Resort
Casa Do Mar
Casa Jensen
Casa John
Casa Malcampo
Casa Na Praia - Casa Amarela
Casa Na Praia - Casa Azul
Casa Tofinho
Flamingo Bay Water Lodge
Grão Capitão
Hotel de Inhambane
Hotel Tofo Mar
Lagoon Sunset Hotel
Lobster Chalets
Mango Beach Lodge
Neptunes Beach Lodge Accommodation
Palm Grove Lodge
Sunset Lodge
Sunset Lodge
Tilak Lodge
Tofo Earth lodge
Tofo lodge
Turtle Cove
Vertigo Lodge
Wagaya
Wagaya
White Sands

Restaurants in Inhambane

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

África Tropical
Clubbe Commodoro
Manica
Pachisa
Pescador
Restaurant bom gosto
Restaurante Manguela Light
Small restaurant
Verdinho's

Cafes in Inhambane

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café and Restaurant
Coffee

Monuments in Inhambane

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento do Tofinho
Old Mosque 1840

Clinics in Inhambane

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MZ #3818427311
MZ #4101045492

Bus Stations in Inhambane

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MZ #5448446739

Gas Stations in Inhambane

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MZ #2506343469
Petromac
Petromoc
Petromoc

Banks in Inhambane

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCI
Millennium Bim

Airports Near Inhambane

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inhambane AirportINHMedium Airport
Homoine AirportSmall Airport
Massinga AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Inhambane

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Massdjid Nour Muhammad Mosque
Sao Bernadinho

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Area
194.9 km² (75.2 mi²)
Twinned With
Aveiro, Oeiras

Around Inhambane

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Restaurants 18
Cafes 4
Bars 5
Supermarkets 3
Banks 9
Museums 1
Hotels 5
Parks 2
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 4

🇲🇿 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 Inhambane

What is the population of Inhambane?

Inhambane has a population of 95,388 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 1,268 people per square mile, spread across 75.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Inhambane?

Inhambane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches.

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