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Weather & Climate in Quelimane, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quelimane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 45.2 sq mi (117.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.8786°N, 36.8883°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 10, 2017 | 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 33 km |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 132 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 161 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 213 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 4 | 127 mph | 87 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 2 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 3 | 98 mph | 160 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 223 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 24 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 48 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 94 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in |
Quelimane has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and September the driest (0.6").