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Weather & Climate in Malema, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,096 ft (639 m) |
| Area | 3,471.4 sq mi (8,991.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9475°N, 37.4159°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
6 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 | 268 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 69 mph | 267 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in |
Malema has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.5") and July the driest (0.1").