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Weather & Climate in Massinga, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Massinga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 832.4 sq mi (2,156.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.3292°N, 35.3814°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 | 138 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 2 | — | 67 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 1 | 63 mph | 148 km |
| 2021 | Guambe | Category 2 | 92 mph | 195 km |
| 2017 | Dineo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 11 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 3 | 109 mph | 103 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 4 | 109 mph | 127 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 3 | 109 mph | 250 km |
| 1991 | Debra | Category 2 | 71 mph | 271 km |
| 1988 | Doaza | Category 4 | 83 mph | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in |
Massinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and September the driest (0.8").