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Massinga, Mozambique

Inhambane Province · Mozambique

Massinga is a small city in Inhambane Province, Mozambique with a population of 24,312. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

24,312 Population 29/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Massinga

Massinga

Massinga District is a district of Inhambane Province in south-east Mozambique. Its principal town is Massinga. The district is located at the east of the province and borders with Inhassoro District in the north, Vilanculos District in the northeast, Morrumbene District in the south, and with Funhalouro District in the west. In the east, the district is bounded by the Indian Ocean. The area of the district is 7,458 square kilometres (2,880 mi2). In terms of the area, this is the biggest district of Inhambane Province. It has a population of 184,531 as of 2007.

People

Population24,312
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population24,312
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates-23.3292°, 35.3814°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceInhambane Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,000 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Massinga

Massinga is a small city in Mozambique (Inhambane Province) with a population of 24,312. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Massinga

Massinga has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 25.7° / 29.6° 156.3
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 25.7° / 29.8° 125.9
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 25° / 29.7° 89.8
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 23.8° / 28.6° 71.4
May 24.5°C / 76°F 22.5° / 27.5° 35.2
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 20.4° / 27° 64.4
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 20.2° / 26.3° 14.5
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 20.4° / 26.4° 7.7
Sep 23.3°C / 74°F 20.8° / 26.6° 10.8
Oct 24.3°C / 76°F 21.5° / 27.7° 31.1
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 23° / 29.3° 38.3
Dec 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 29.8° 81.3
Massinga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Mozambique avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area832.4 sq mi (2,156.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-23.3292°N, 35.3814°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.81"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.83"

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 M4.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 2 67 km
2023 Freddy Category 1 148 km
2021 Guambe Category 2 195 km
2017 Dineo Category 2 11 km
2007 Favio Category 3 103 km
2003 Japhet Category 4 127 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 3 250 km
1991 Debra Category 2 271 km
1988 Doaza Category 4 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in

Massinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and September the driest (0.8").

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Hotels in Massinga

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonito Bay Beach Resort
Massinga Beach Lodge
Paz Da Alma Resort

Restaurants in Massinga

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant y quiosque

Cafes in Massinga

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Brisa

Gas Stations in Massinga

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MZ #2507238731
Petromac
Petromoc
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Banks in Massinga

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCI

Airports Near Massinga

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inhambane AirportINHMedium Airport
Homoine AirportSmall Airport
Massinga AirportSmall Airport
Pomene AirstripSmall 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 Massinga

What is the population of Massinga?

Massinga has a population of 24,312 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 832.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Massinga?

Massinga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.

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