Our verdict
The best time to visit Maputo is June-October
In summer, the temperature in Maputo can rise as high as 32℃ (89℉). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Maputo is around 15℃ (58℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Maputo in January, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in January, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
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Maputo seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Maputo as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Maputo is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Maputo
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Maputo for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Maputo climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Maputo for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Maputo in January
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 77mm (3") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Maputo in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 77mm (3") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Maputo in March
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Maputo in April
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Maputo in May
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Maputo in June
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Maputo in July
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Maputo in August
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Maputo in September
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Maputo in October
- Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Maputo in November
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Maputo in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Maputo in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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