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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. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
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°N, 33.6486°W |
| 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").