Weather & Climate in Mandimba, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mandimba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,520 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (768 m) |
| Area | 1,063.8 sq mi (2,755.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3525°S, 35.6506°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 117 km | 46 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 131 km | 36 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 128 km | 23 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1991 | 67 km N of Mandimba, Mozambique | M3.8 | 68 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in |
Mandimba has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 65°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and May the driest (0.4").