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Weather & Climate in Montepuez, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montepuez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,745 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,745 ft (532 m) |
| Area | 310.2 sq mi (803.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1256°N, 38.9997°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
6 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 | 60 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 285 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 127 mph | 119 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | — | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in |
Montepuez has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.1") and August the driest (0.0").