Weather & Climate in Gondola, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gondola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 1,310.4 sq mi (3,394.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0883°S, 33.6486°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jun 24, 2017 | 32 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique | M5.6 | 97 km | 27 km |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 14 km N of Beira, Mozambique | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 18 km ESE of Dondo, Mozambique | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 35 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 88 km E of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2015 | 33 km NW of Dondo, Mozambique | M4.0 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Oct 16, 2000 | 39 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique | M3.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 72 km WSW of Dondo, Mozambique | M3.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 162 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 238 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 28 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 181 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 2 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 114 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 187 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | - | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 8.5 in |
Gondola has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.3") and June the driest (0.7").