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Maputo weather forecast — today & tomorrow

24°

Clear sky

High: 24° · Low: 15° · Feels like 22°

Clear sky. Gusts up to 23 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 24°
16:00 · 24°
17:00 · 23°
18:00 · 20°
19:00 · 19°
20:00 · 18°
21:00 · 18°
22:00 · 17°
23:00 · 17°
00:00 · 17°
01:00 · 17°
02:00 · 17°
03:00 · 16°
04:00 · 16°
05:00 · 16°
06:00 · 16°
07:00 · 16°
08:00 · 18°
09:00 · 20°
10:00 · 21°
11:00 · 22°
12:00 · 23°
13:00 · 24°
14:00 · 24°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    22° / 14°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    17 km/h S
    UV index
    3 · Moderate
    Sun
    6:29 / 17:22

Details

Air quality
35 Fair
PM2.5 12 · PM10 13

Maputo's Climate

Maputo is the coastal capital of Mozambique, set on Maputo Bay looking out over the Indian Ocean in southeastern Africa, with a sea-tempered tropical savanna climate. Being in the southern hemisphere, the hot, humid wet season stretches from about November to March, when daytime highs reach 29–33°C alongside showers, thunderstorms and the occasional tropical cyclone; the cool dry season from May to September is far more comfortable, with days around 24–26°C and cooler nights. Sea breezes ease the mugginess, though humidity is generally high.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maputo?

The dry season from May to September is most pleasant: cool, dry and largely rain-free, with days around 24–26°C, great for the waterfront and exploring the city.

What are the hottest months in Maputo?

December to February is hottest and most humid, with daytime highs usually 30–33°C and high humidity that feels oppressive.

When is the rainy season in Maputo?

The wet season runs about November to March, peaking in January–February, with showers and thunderstorms common in the afternoon.

Does Maputo get tropical cyclones?

It can; during the wet season from November to April, cyclones from the Mozambique Channel occasionally affect the area, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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