Weather & Climate in Iapala, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iapala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.0250°S, 38.0425°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 3 | 115 mph | 224 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 179 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 2 | 69 mph | 299 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 115 mph | 242 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 190 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 287 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | - | 290 km |
| 1983 | Elinah | Category 1 | 60 mph | 280 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in |
Iapala has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.7") and August the driest (0.2").