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Weather & Climate in Maputo, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maputo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 133.9 sq mi (346.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.9655°N, 32.5832°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2001 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 52 mph | 223 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in |
Maputo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.5").