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Weather & Climate in Inhambane, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Inhambane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 75.3 sq mi (194.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.8650°N, 35.3833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 15, 1991 | 111 km ESE of Inhambane, Mozambique | M4.5 | 112 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 |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 2 | — | 41 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 1 | 63 mph | 198 km |
| 2021 | Guambe | Category 2 | 92 mph | 154 km |
| 2017 | Dineo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 52 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 3 | 109 mph | 142 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 4 | 109 mph | 175 km |
| 1991 | Debra | Category 2 | 71 mph | 213 km |
| 1988 | Doaza | Category 4 | 83 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in |
Inhambane has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (1.1").