AI-generatedIsland of Mozambique at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Nov · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 1,076 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Island of Mozambique
Island of Mozambique has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. November is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Island of Mozambique is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Island of Mozambique
The best time to visit Island of Mozambique is from May to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 281 mm.
Island of Mozambique through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Island of Mozambique in the dry season
Apr – Nov
Excellent
- 28–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Island of Mozambique in the rainy season
Dec – Mar
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
04:5017:15
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:37–05:19 · evening 16:46–17:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:29–04:37 · evening 17:28–17:37
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Island of Mozambique compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea warms from 26° to 27°. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | 26° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.6 h |
What is the weather like in Island of Mozambique in October?
In October, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 25 min04:50 – 17:15
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Island of Mozambique
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Island of Mozambique (score 100 and 99). In September, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in September. September has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 100 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 21° |
| Sea | 26.6° | 25.8° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 8.8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 11 mm | 9 mm |
| Muggy days | 30 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Island of Mozambique month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
72January31° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h
In January, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 281 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in January72February31° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In February, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 244 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in February73March31° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h
In March, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 198 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in March79April30° · Sea 29° · 7.6 h
In April, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in April95May29° · Sea 28° · 8.1 h
In May, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 18 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in May91June28° · Sea 27° · 7.3 h
In June, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 18 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in June93July28° · Sea 26° · 7.3 h
In July, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 16 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in July96August28° · Sea 26° · 7.9 h
In August, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 11 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in August99September29° · Sea 26° · 8.8 h
In September, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in September100October31° · Sea 27° · 9.1 h
In October, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in October92November32° · Sea 28° · 9.3 h
In November, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in November75December32° · Sea 29° · 8.3 h
In December, Island of Mozambique is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 147 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Island of Mozambique.
Island of Mozambique in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Island of Mozambique
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (20°), the warmest in January (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 333 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 72 | 31° | 25° | 28.7° | 6.6 h | 25 | 281 |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 | 31° | 25° | 28.8° | 6.7 h | 24 | 244 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 6.9 h | 25 | 198 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 30° | 24° | 29.0° | 7.6 h | 15 | 86 |
| MayMay | 95 | 29° | 23° | 28.0° | 8.1 h | 6 | 18 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 28° | 21° | 27.0° | 7.3 h | 6 | 18 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 28° | 20° | 26.0° | 7.3 h | 5 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 28° | 20° | 25.6° | 7.9 h | 4 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 29° | 21° | 25.8° | 8.8 h | 2 | 9 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 31° | 22° | 26.6° | 9.1 h | 3 | 11 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 32° | 24° | 27.5° | 9.3 h | 7 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 32° | 25° | 28.5° | 8.3 h | 18 | 147 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Island of Mozambique
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.2 – 27.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Island of Mozambique ranges from 25.6 °C in August to 29.3 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.8 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.6° | very warm |
| MayMay | 28.0° | 27.6° | 28.5° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.0° | 25.7° | 26.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 25.6° | 25.3° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 25.8° | 25.4° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.6° | 26.2° | 27.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.5° | 27.0° | 28.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Island of Mozambique
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.1 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Island of Mozambique, 73 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Island of Mozambique: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Island of Mozambique has about 3 rainy days with 11 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Island of Mozambique
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Island of Mozambique
How breezy and how cloudy Island of Mozambique is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Island of Mozambique typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Island of Mozambique: mostly sunny, with about 9.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Island of Mozambique
How often the day gets hot in Island of Mozambique (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Island of Mozambique has about 22 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Island of Mozambique
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Island of Mozambique in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Island of Mozambique has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 74).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 100
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 74
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 35 min
- Distance
- 8,400 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Mozambique
- Currency
- Mozambican Metical (MZN)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Sockets
- Type C, F, M · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +258
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Island of Mozambique lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Island of Mozambique vs Nampula
In October Island of Mozambique has the better holiday weather (score 100 vs 80). During the day Nampula is 2 °C warmer than Island of Mozambique. Nampula gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Island of Mozambique | Nampula |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 100 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 33° |
| Sea | 27° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | May – Nov | May – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Mozambique in October: the best places
In October, Island of Mozambique ranks 1 of 7 destinations in this country.
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- 6Beira32°26°62
- 7Nampula33°57
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Frequently asked questions about Island of Mozambique
When is the best time to visit Island of Mozambique?
The best time to visit Island of Mozambique is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Island of Mozambique?
The sea temperature in Island of Mozambique ranges from 25.6 °C in August to 29.3 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Island of Mozambique in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Island of Mozambique?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Island of Mozambique?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 281 mm. The driest month is September with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Island of Mozambique get?
Island of Mozambique gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.3 hours a day; in January there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Island of Mozambique in?
Island of Mozambique is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Island of Mozambique?
A nonstop flight from London to Island of Mozambique takes about 10 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,400 km.
When is cyclone season in Island of Mozambique?
Island of Mozambique lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Island of Mozambique?
Island of Mozambique has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 74). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 94, summer holidays 95, October half-term 100, Christmas holidays 74.