Best time to visit Ponta Do Ouro, Mozambique

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The best time to visit Ponta Do Ouro is August-September

Based on a number of criteria such as the weather conditions, cost of flights and hotels, peak travel seasons and much more, August-September is the best time to go to Ponta Do Ouro.

The very hottest temperatures in Ponta Do Ouro get to around 38℃ (100℉) in the height of summer. The weather in the winter, especially around February, can reach a minimum of 20℃ (68℉).

If you’re keen to see the sights of Ponta Do Ouro during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. The wet season in Ponta Do Ouro falls around March, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in July instead.

Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Ponta Do Ouro, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.

Warmest month

September

Least rainfall

July

Most daylight

July

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Ponta Do Ouro seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Ponta Do Ouro as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Ponta Do Ouro 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 Ponta Do Ouro

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 Ponta Do Ouro 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.

Ponta Do Ouro 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 Ponta Do Ouro 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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Ponta Do Ouro in January

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 88%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 240mm (9") over 28 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Ponta Do Ouro in February

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 89%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 239mm (9") over 25 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Ponta Do Ouro in March

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 88%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 258mm (10") over 28 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Ponta Do Ouro in April

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 88%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 251mm (10") over 28 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Ponta Do Ouro in May

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average humidity: 82%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 131mm (5") over 26 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Ponta Do Ouro in June

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 68%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 10 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Ponta Do Ouro in July

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 58%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 6 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Ponta Do Ouro in August

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 37℃ (98℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average humidity: 50%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 6 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.


Ponta Do Ouro in September

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average high temperature: 37℃ (98℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 56%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 13 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in September, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.

Ponta Do Ouro in October

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (94℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 124mm (5") over 23 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Ponta Do Ouro in November

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 150mm (6") over 24 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Ponta Do Ouro in December

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 230mm (9") over 27 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Ponta Do Ouro in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Ponta Do Ouro is usually September, where temperatures tend to rise to around 37℃ (98℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Ponta Do Ouro is generally around July. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in July first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Ponta Do Ouro is generally around March, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of March too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Ponta Do Ouro, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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