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Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique
Cabo Delgado Province · Mozambique
Mocímboa da Praia is a mid-size city in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique with a population of 45,313. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mocímboa da Praia
Mocímboa da Praia is a port town in northern Mozambique, lying on the Indian Ocean coast, in Cabo Delgado Province. It is used as a border post for travel to and from Tanzania even though it is 127 km from the border by road. It is the seat of Mocímboa da Praia District.
People
Climate
| Population | 45,313 |
| Population Density | 145 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.3517°, 40.3516° |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
| Country | 🇲🇿 Mozambique |
| State / Province | Cabo Delgado Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.5 inches (1,054 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mocímboa da Praia
Mocímboa da Praia is a mid-size city in Mozambique (Cabo Delgado Province) with a population of 45,313. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.
Climate in Mocímboa da Praia
Mocímboa da Praia 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Mozambique avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 312.3 sq mi (808.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.3517°N, 40.3516°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in |
Mocímboa da Praia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and September the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Mocímboa da Praia
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Formação em Saúde | University | — | — |
Schools in Mocímboa da Praia
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Formacao de Saude de Mocimboa da praia | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundaria Januario Pedro | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Mocímboa da Praia
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mocímboa da Praia
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mocímboa da Praia
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mocímboa da Praia
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mocímboa da Praia Airport | MZB | Medium Airport |
| Afungi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Medjumbe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nangade Airport | NND | Small Airport |
| Palma Airport | LMZ | Small Airport |
| Vamizi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mozambique
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Mocímboa da Praia
What is the population of Mocímboa da Praia?
Mocímboa da Praia has a population of 45,313 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 312.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mocímboa da Praia?
Mocímboa da Praia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.