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Weather & Climate in Chibuto, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chibuto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 2,397.2 sq mi (6,208.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.6867°N, 33.5306°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 8, 2010 | Mozambique | M4.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1990 | 88 km NNW of Chokwé, Mozambique | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 2 | — | 229 km |
| 2021 | Guambe | Category 2 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 2017 | Dineo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 2001 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 52 mph | 243 km |
| 1991 | Debra | Category 1 | 41 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6 in |
Chibuto has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.9").