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Weather & Climate in Vilankulo, Mozambique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vilankulo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 1,208.7 sq mi (3,130.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.0000°N, 35.3167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 1, 2021 | 179 km S of Beira, Mozambique | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 170 km S of Beira, Mozambique | M4.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 2 | — | 125 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 1 | 63 mph | 107 km |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 207 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 244 km |
| 2017 | Dineo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 154 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 3 | 109 mph | 9 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 4 | 109 mph | 14 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 129 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 258 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
Vilankulo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.5") and September the driest (0.5").