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Weather & Climate in Mozambique, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mozambique has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 96,257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.0347°N, 40.7345°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 10, 1995 | 105 km ESE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 72 km SSE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M5.2 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 73 km NNE of Nacala, Mozambique | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1996 | 54 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 58 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2008 | 75 km ENE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 2013 | 56 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2019 | 34 km E of Nacala, Mozambique | M4.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2012 | 103 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2021 | 78 km ESE of Mozambique, Mozambique | M4.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 2 | — | 217 km |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 121 mph | 193 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 8 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 81 mph | 5 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 43 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 121 mph | 34 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 1 | 75 mph | 176 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 155 km |
| 1995 | Josta | Category 1 | 67 mph | 275 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 49 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 71 mph | 265 km |
| 1983 | Elinah | Category 1 | 60 mph | 34 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
Mozambique has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.4") and September the driest (0.1").