Climate normals · 1970–2000
Maputo Climate
Maputo is a city in Mozambique (11) with a population of about 1,254,837. Its average annual temperature is 23.1°C (74°F), with roughly 753 mm of rain per year.
23.1°C
Avg Temp
753
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Maputo Climate
Maputo has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F) and receives about 753 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
23.1°C
Avg Temp
753
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 146 mm |
| February | 26° / 79° | 125 mm |
| March | 26° / 78° | 100 mm |
| April | 24° / 75° | 45 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 29 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 11 mm |
| July | 19° / 67° | 14 mm |
| August | 20° / 69° | 14 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 37 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 53 mm |
| November | 24° / 75° | 82 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 97 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Maputo
The most comfortable months to visit Maputo are typically August, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 13°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Maputo are typically August, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Maputo, Mozambique has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C and about 753 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Maputo average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.