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Weather & Climate in Tete, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 57.7 sq mi (149.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.1564°N, 33.5867°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2022 | 72 km SW of Dedza, Malawi | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 5.4 in |
Tete has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 72°F in July to 86°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and September the driest (0.1").