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Mocímboa, Mozambique

Cabo Delgado Province · Mozambique

Mocímboa is a small city in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique with a population of 27,909. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,909 Population 89/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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People

Population27,909
Density89/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population27,909
Population Density89 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates-11.3167°, 40.3500°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceCabo Delgado Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,028 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mocímboa

Mocímboa is a small city in Mozambique (Cabo Delgado Province) with a population of 27,909. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Mocímboa

Mocímboa has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Dec (28.2°C), the coldest is Jul (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2171 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 25.8° / 30.8° 326.4
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 26° / 29.7° 375.7
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 26.1° / 29.4° 456.4
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 25.1° / 29.1° 464.7
May 26.1°C / 79°F 23.5° / 28.3° 131.7
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 22° / 27.3° 53.2
Jul 24.5°C / 76°F 21.7° / 26.6° 23.0
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 22.3° / 27.5° 10.2
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 22.9° / 28.3° 6.1
Oct 26.4°C / 79°F 23.9° / 29.3° 138.1
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 25.2° / 30.5° 46.7
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31° 138.4
Mocímboa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Mozambique avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area312.3 sq mi (808.7 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates-11.3167°N, 40.3500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.15"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 18, 2025.

Apr 12, 2016 127 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M5.2 133 km
Jul 16, 2002 86 km ESE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.2 87 km
Jun 5, 2018 96 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.1 96 km
Jan 4, 2005 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania M5.0 129 km
Mar 29, 2017 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M5.0 87 km
Sep 1, 1991 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.8 113 km
Feb 4, 1995 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.6 115 km
Mar 21, 2022 89 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.5 90 km
May 18, 2025 119 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.4 129 km
Sep 8, 2014 97 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.3 145 km
Jul 4, 2020 121 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.3 122 km
Oct 19, 2003 104 km E of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.3 104 km
May 14, 2024 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.3 127 km
Jul 5, 2008 106 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.1 107 km
Feb 15, 2017 127 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.1 150 km
Feb 12, 2010 134 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique M4.1 150 km
Jan 3, 2005 95 km SSE of Mocímboa, Mozambique M4.1 96 km
Jul 25, 2002 122 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania M4.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Chido (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 221 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 100 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in

Mocímboa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.3").

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Clinics in Mocímboa

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Quelimane
Centro de Saúde de Quelimane

Airports Near Mocímboa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mocímboa da Praia AirportMZBMedium Airport
Afungi Airport-Small Airport
Medjumbe Airport-Small Airport
Nangade AirportNNDSmall Airport
Palma AirportLMZSmall Airport
Vamizi Airstrip-Small 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 Mocímboa

What is the population of Mocímboa?

Mocímboa has a population of 27,909 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 312.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mocímboa?

Mocímboa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches.

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