Weather & Climate in Gorongosa, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gorongosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.6756°S, 34.0728°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 148 km N of Dondo, Mozambique | M5.1 | 94 km | 32 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 148 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2009 | 102 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 135 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 14 km N of Beira, Mozambique | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 18 km ESE of Dondo, Mozambique | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 111 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 88 km E of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 139 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 143 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2015 | 33 km NW of Dondo, Mozambique | M4.0 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Oct 16, 2000 | 39 km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique | M3.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 72 km WSW of Dondo, Mozambique | M3.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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 | 186 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 75 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 2 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 1 | 63 mph | 248 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 169 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 161 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | - | 197 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 1 | 41 mph | 264 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in |
Gorongosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 65°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.5").