Driest Cities in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Mozambique

1 Vila Eduardo Mondlane 02 20.8"

2 Ressano Garcia 04 24.5"

3 Moamba 04 25.2"

4 Boane 04 25.3"

5 Caniçado 02 25.4"

6 Tete 08 25.8"

7 Moatize 08 26.9"

8 Chokwé 02 27.2"

9 Matola 04 27.4"

10 Namaacha 04 28.0"

11 Magude 04 29.6"

12 Maputo 11 30.7"

13 Marracuene 04 31.0"

14 Songo 08 31.1"

15 Nhamayabué 08 31.1"

16 Xinavane 04 31.9"

17 Manhiça 04 32.8"

18 Pemba 01 33.0"

19 Xilembene 02 33.0"

20 Chibuto 02 33.2"

21 Vilankulo 03 33.6"

22 Inhassoro 03 33.6"

23 Nacala 06 34.1"

24 Homoíne 03 34.7"

25 Mozambique 06 35.3"

26 Manjacaze 02 35.7"

27 Machipanda 10 35.7"

28 Mossuril 06 36.4"

29 Ibo 01 36.5"

30 Marromeu 05 36.6"

31 Monapo 06 36.6"

32 Quissico 03 36.7"

33 Morrumbene 03 36.8"

34 Namialo 06 37.7"

35 Meconta 06 37.7"

36 Caia 05 37.8"

37 Inhambane 03 38.0"

38 Maxixe 03 38.0"

39 Montepuez 01 38.5"

40 Cuamba 07 38.5"

41 Manica 10 38.5"

42 Morrumbala 09 38.7"

43 Nhamatanda 05 38.9"

44 Ulongué 08 38.9"

45 Macia 02 39.1"

46 Massinga 03 39.4"

47 Inharrime 03 39.5"

48 Luabo 09 39.8"

49 Angoche 06 39.8"

50 Namapa-erati 06 40.1"

51 Bilene 02 40.2"

52 Malema 06 40.3"

53 Xai-Xai 02 40.3"

54 Mocímboa 01 40.5"

55 Chiúre 01 40.5"

56 Búzi 05 40.6"

57 Messica 10 40.9"

58 Inhaminga 05 40.9"

59 Mocímboa da Praia 01 41.5"

60 Mutuáli 06 41.6"

61 Nametil 06 41.8"

62 Micolene 06 41.8"

63 Mandimba 07 42.1"

64 Marrupa 07 42.5"

65 Nampula 06 42.8"

66 Macomia 01 43.0"

67 Gorongosa 05 43.5"

68 Chimoio 10 43.6"

69 Mueda 01 43.9"

70 Gondola 10 44.1"

71 Lichinga 07 44.3"

72 Chinde 09 44.5"

73 Insaca 07 44.8"

74 Murrupula 06 44.9"

75 Iapala 06 45.2"

76 Ribáuè 06 45.3"

77 Catandica 10 48.5"

78 Alto Molocue 09 49.3"

79 Mocuba 09 49.5"

80 Namacurra 09 50.3"

81 Dondo 05 50.6"

82 Quelimane 09 53.3"

83 Pebane 09 53.4"

84 Metangula 07 53.5"

85 Maganja 09 53.7"

86 Beira 05 53.9"

87 Gurúè 09 66.6"

88 Milange 09 69.9"

The driest cities in Mozambique receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Vila Eduardo Mondlane receives just 20.8 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Vila Eduardo Mondlane gets just 20.8" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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