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Xai-Xai, Mozambique

Full City Profile

154,356 Population 535/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Xai-Xai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area288.5 sq mi (747.3 km²)
Population Density535/sq mi
Coordinates-25.0519°N, 33.6442°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on May 8, 2010.

May 8, 2010 Mozambique M4.4 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Gezani (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 2 226 km
2021 Guambe Category 2 252 km
2017 Dineo Category 2 227 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 202 km
1991 Debra Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
October 74°F (24°C) 2.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in

Xai-Xai has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (1.2").

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