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Tete, Mozambique
Tete · Mozambique
Tete is a large city in Tete, Mozambique with a population of 357,000. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tete
Tete is the capital city of Tete Province in Mozambique. It is located on the Zambezi River, and is the site of two of the four bridges crossing the river in Mozambique. A Swahili trade center before the Portuguese colonial era, Tete continues to dominate the west-central part of the country and region, and is the largest city on the Zambezi. In the local language, Nyungwe, Tete means "reed".
People
Climate
| Population | 357,000 |
| Population Density | 6,193 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.1564°, 33.5867° |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
| Country | 🇲🇿 Mozambique |
| State / Province | Tete |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.8 inches (656 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tete
Tete is a large city in Mozambique (Tete) with a population of 357,000. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maputo.
Climate in Tete
Tete has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 652 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Mozambique avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 57.7 sq mi (149.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.1564°N, 33.5867°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 5.4 in |
Tete has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 72°F in July to 86°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and September the driest (0.1").
Schools in Tete
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Linguas | - | - | - | - |
| Enko Riverside International School | - | - | - | - |
| Recinto Escolar do EPC de Chimbonde | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Linguas | - | - | - | - |
| Enko Riverside International School | - | - | - | - |
| Recinto Escolar do EPC de Chimbonde | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tete
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Tete
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidade Catolica | 0.0 | |||||
| Universidade Catolica | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tete
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Chimbonde | |||||
| Mercado OUA |
Hotels in Tete
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tete
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tete
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tete
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tete
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tete
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tete
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tete
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tete Airport | TET | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Tete
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| Post Office | |
| Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tete
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral Católica de São João Baptista | |
| Catedral Católica de São João Baptista | |
| Igreja de São Tiago Maior | |
| Igreja de São Tiago Maior | |
| Mesquita | |
| Mesquita |
Quick Facts
Around Tete
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇲🇿 About Mozambique
Public Holidays in Mozambique
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tete
What is the population of Tete?
Tete has a population of 357,000 residents and is located in Mozambique. The population density is 6,193 people per square mile, spread across 57.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tete?
Tete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.