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Mossuril, Mozambique

Nampula · Mozambique

Mossuril is a small city in Nampula, Mozambique with a population of 24,079. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,079 Population 13/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maputo Timezone

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About Mossuril

Mossuril District is a district of Nampula Province in north-eastern Mozambique based in the principal town of the same name.
Mossuril is a coastal district located in the Bay of Mossuril. It is eight kilometres from Mozambique Island by boat or approximately 51 kilometres by road. The district is said to be home to the oldest surviving European building in the Southern Hemisphere, the church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in the village of Cabaceira. The beaches of Chocas Mar, at the far tip of the district, are also a popular tourist attraction.

People

Population24,079
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population24,079
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates-14.9678°, 40.6639°
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Country🇲🇿 Mozambique
State / ProvinceNampula
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (924 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mossuril

Mossuril is a small city in Mozambique (Nampula) with a population of 24,079. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.

Climate in Mossuril

Mossuril has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Dec (28.9°C), the coldest is Jul (24°C). Average annual precipitation is 985 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 23.9° / 32.5° 217.1
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.7° 234.7
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.7° 196.2
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 23° / 30.8° 140.1
May 25.5°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.6° 15.2
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 20.2° / 29.6° 25.8
Jul 24°C / 75°F 19.7° / 28.7° 21.2
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 20.3° / 30° 5.8
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31.7° 2.7
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 33.5° 14.0
Nov 28.5°C / 83°F 24° / 34.6° 27.3
Dec 28.9°C / 84°F 25° / 34.4° 84.9
Mossuril has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Mozambique avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1,834.3 sq mi (4,750.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9678°N, 40.6639°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below Mozambique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.60"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2021.

Aug 10, 1995 105 km ESE of Mozambique, Mozambique M5.3 116 km
Jul 15, 2015 72 km SSE of Mozambique, Mozambique M5.2 83 km
Feb 13, 2012 73 km NNE of Nacala, Mozambique M5.0 118 km
Aug 22, 1996 54 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.6 68 km
Jun 10, 2006 58 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.5 70 km
Mar 17, 2008 75 km ENE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.5 81 km
Nov 12, 2013 56 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.4 71 km
May 21, 2019 34 km E of Nacala, Mozambique M4.3 59 km
Jun 21, 2012 103 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.1 114 km
Aug 20, 2021 78 km ESE of Mozambique, Mozambique M4.0 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fytia Category 2 226 km
2025 Chido Category 4 186 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 2 15 km
2025 Jude Category 1 5 km
2022 Gombe Category 3 47 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 44 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 185 km
2000 Hudah Category 2 163 km
1995 Josta Category 1 278 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 41 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 274 km
1983 Elinah Category 1 44 km
1982 Justine Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
February 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
March 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
May 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest

Mossuril has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Mossuril

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Arte Sacra

Farmers Markets in Mossuril

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado

Clinics in Mossuril

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude de Mussuril

Gas Stations in Mossuril

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petromoc

Airports Near Mossuril

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nacala International AirportMNCMedium Airport
Lumbo AirportLFBSmall 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 Mossuril

What is the population of Mossuril?

Mossuril has a population of 24,079 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,834.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mossuril?

Mossuril has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.

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