Weather & Climate in Nampula, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nampula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 123.6 sq mi (320.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1165°S, 39.2666°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
11 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 | 180 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 109 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 81 mph | 68 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 47 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 2 | 69 mph | 292 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 121 mph | 133 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 279 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 164 km |
| 1983 | Elinah | Category 1 | 60 mph | 158 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in |
Nampula has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and September the driest (0.2").