Weather & Climate in Mueda, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mueda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Area | 716.5 sq mi (1,855.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.6628°S, 39.5506°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 3, 2005 | 95 km SSE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 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 | 195 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 73 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
Mueda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in July to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.7") and August the driest (0.1").