Our verdict
The best time to visit Vilanculos is September-October
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 31℃ (87℉) in Vilanculos. The weather at night in the winter, which is around July-time, can get down to a minimum of 18℃ (65℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Vilanculos in December, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Vilanculos in January. Head over there in August instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
By the time you finish reading below, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best time to travel to Vilanculos. Once you’re ready, we’ve even provided all the tools you’ll ever need to help you book your travel!
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Vilanculos seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Vilanculos as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Vilanculos 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 Vilanculos
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 Vilanculos 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.
Vilanculos 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 Vilanculos 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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Vilanculos in January
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 117mm (5") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Vilanculos in February
- Average temperature: 28℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Vilanculos in March
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 64mm (3") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Vilanculos in April
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Vilanculos in May
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Vilanculos in June
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Vilanculos in July
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos 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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Vilanculos in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos 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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Vilanculos in September
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Vilanculos in October
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Vilanculos in November
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Vilanculos in December
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Vilanculos in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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