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Montepuez, Mozambique

Cabo Delgado Province · Mozambique

Montepuez is a mid-size city in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique with a population of 88,442. Elevation: 1,745 ft (532 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

88,442 Population 285/sq mi density
1,745 ft Elevation 532 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Montepuez

Montepuez

Montepuez is the second largest city in the province of Cabo Delgado in Mozambique, after the provincial capital of Pemba.

People

Population88,442
Density285/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation1,745 ft (532 m)
Population88,442
Population Density285 / sq mi
Elevation1,745 ft (532 m)
Coordinates-13.1256°, 38.9997°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceCabo Delgado Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (977 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Montepuez

Montepuez is a mid-size city in Mozambique (Cabo Delgado Province) with a population of 88,442. The city sits at an elevation of 1,745 feet (532 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Montepuez

Montepuez has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.3°C), the coldest is Jul (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1376 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 19.8° / 31.6° 347.6
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 20.1° / 30.4° 307.3
Mar 24.4°C / 76°F 18.9° / 30° 230.9
Apr 23.5°C / 74°F 16.5° / 29.5° 133.4
May 21.2°C / 70°F 13.8° / 28.5° 49.5
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 12.4° / 28° 15.9
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 12.2° / 28.9° 8.2
Aug 22.3°C / 72°F 13.7° / 32.1° 5.1
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 14.9° / 35.3° 2.6
Oct 27°C / 81°F 17.9° / 38.3° 63.6
Nov 28.3°C / 83°F 19.7° / 39.1° 47.9
Dec 27°C / 81°F 20.5° / 37.3° 163.9
Montepuez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,745 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mozambique avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,745 ft (532 m)
Area310.2 sq mi (803.3 km²)
Population Density285/sq mi
Coordinates-13.1256°N, 38.9997°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 60 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 2 285 km
2025 Jude Category 1 240 km
2022 Gombe Category 3 243 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 119 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in

Montepuez has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.1") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Montepuez

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escolinha Comunitária de Nacate
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Hotels in Montepuez

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Complexo Messalo
Hotel VS Lanchonete

Restaurants in Montepuez

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VS Lanchonete

Clinics in Montepuez

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Montepuez
Centro de Saude de Namueto
Centro de Saude Urbano de Nihula

Gas Stations in Montepuez

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinapec
Gas Station

Banks in Montepuez

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCI Montepuez
BIM Bank

Airports Near Montepuez

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Meluco AirportSmall Airport
Montepuez AirportMTUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montepuez

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nossa Senhora de Fátima de Montepuez

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maputo

Around Montepuez

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 4
Banks 2
Hotels 2
Places of Worship 1

🇲🇿 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 Montepuez

What is the population of Montepuez?

Montepuez has a population of 88,442 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 285 people per square mile, spread across 310.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Montepuez?

Montepuez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.

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