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Weather & Climate in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mocímboa da Praia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 312.3 sq mi (808.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.3517°N, 40.3516°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 12, 2016 | 127 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2002 | 86 km ESE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 96 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1991 | 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.8 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Feb 4, 1995 | 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 89 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 119 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 97 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.3 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 121 km SE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2003 | 104 km E of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2024 | 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 106 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 127 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 134 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2005 | 95 km SSE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 122 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 121 mph | 217 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 96 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 60 mph | 232 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in |
Mocímboa da Praia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and September the driest (0.2").