Climate in Maputo

Maputo, Mozambique has a temperate climate. The annual average temperature is about 22.5°C and the city receives roughly 1000 mm of precipitation across 91 rainy days a year, with around 1727 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 28°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 16.9°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Maputo is classified as Temperate. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Maputo receives about 1000 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 91 rainy days. The wettest month is Apr and the driest is Aug.

Maputo sees an estimated 1727 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Maputo are Aug, Jul, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Maputo has a climate comfort score of 91/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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