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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Xai-Xai Climate

Xai-Xai is a city in Mozambique (02) with a population of about 154,356. Its average annual temperature is 23.3°C (74°F), with roughly 1021 mm of rain per year.

23.3°C

Avg Temp

1021

Precip (mm/yr)

Jan

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Xai-Xai Climate

Xai-Xai has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F) and receives about 1021 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

23.3°C

Avg Temp

1021

Precip (mm/yr)

Jan

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Xai-Xai — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°152 mm
February27° / 80°139 mm
March26° / 78°118 mm
April24° / 75°91 mm
May22° / 71°85 mm
June19° / 67°50 mm
July19° / 66°56 mm
August20° / 69°31 mm
September22° / 72°41 mm
October24° / 74°51 mm
November25° / 77°87 mm
December26° / 79°120 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 Xai-Xai

The most comfortable months to visit Xai-Xai are typically August, September 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 12°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Xai-Xai are typically August, September and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Xai-Xai, Mozambique has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C and about 1021 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.

In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Xai-Xai average about 32°C (89°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.