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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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 3,041.0 sq mi (7,876.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.6756°N, 34.0728°W |
| 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").