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Weather & Climate in Marromeu, Mozambique

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Marromeu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area2,963.1 sq mi (7,674.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-18.2908°N, 35.9453°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Jul 24, 1991 148 km N of Dondo, Mozambique M5.1 115 km 32 km
Feb 10, 2017 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M5.1 55 km 10 km
Apr 27, 1990 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi M4.8 75 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2004 148 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.7 108 km 33 km
Oct 8, 2009 102 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.6 108 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2025 135 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.5 131 km 10 km
Dec 1, 1992 26 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.5 143 km 33 km
Mar 12, 2010 111 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 105 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2020 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi M4.4 114 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2025 139 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.3 122 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2010 83 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.2 117 km 10 km
Jul 25, 1991 143 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi M4.1 142 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Freddy Category 3 98 mph 136 km
2021 Eloise Category 2 92 mph 129 km
2021 Chalane Category 1 69 mph 112 km
2019 Idai Category 4 121 mph 172 km
2012 Funso Category 3 104 mph 187 km
2007 Favio Category 1 75 mph 289 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 4 115 mph 275 km
2000 Hudah Category 3 98 mph 240 km
1997 Lisette Category 1 58 mph 136 km
1996 Bonita Category 1 58 mph 5 km
1988 Filao Category 2 83 mph 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in

Marromeu has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (0.4").

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