AI-generatedMaputo at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Feb · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 27.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,380 h
- Rain a year
- 688 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 70 m
Climate in Maputo
Maputo has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Maputo is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:1517:55
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:01–05:46 · evening 17:24–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:52–05:01 · evening 18:09–18:19
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.
What is the weather like in Maputo in October?
In October, Maputo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Maputo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 40 min05:15 – 17:55
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Maputo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sea temperature in Maputo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.8 – 23.6 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Maputo ranges from 21.7 °C in August to 27.6 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 27.1 and 28.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.1° | 26.6° | 27.6° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.3° | 26.8° | 27.7° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.0° | 25.2° | 26.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 24.3° | 23.9° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 22.9° | 22.4° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.0° | 21.7° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.7° | 21.4° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 22.3° | 21.6° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 23.2° | 22.8° | 23.6° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 24.5° | 23.9° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 26.0° | 25.5° | 26.6° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Maputo
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 6.0 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Maputo, 47 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Maputo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Maputo: 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, Maputo has about 7 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Maputo
How breezy and how cloudy Maputo 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 Maputo typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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 – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Maputo: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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 and humidity in Maputo
How often the day gets hot in Maputo (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, Maputo has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Maputo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 8 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (14°), the warmest in February (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and from August to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 147 days a year, mostly from November to April.
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 | 59 | 30° | 22° | 27.1° | 6.9 h | 13 | 123 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 30° | 22° | 27.6° | 6.6 h | 12 | 108 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 29° | 21° | 27.3° | 6.7 h | 11 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 28° | 19° | 26.0° | 6.3 h | 7 | 45 |
| MayMay | 93 | 26° | 17° | 24.3° | 6.8 h | 3 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 25° | 14° | 22.9° | 6.7 h | 3 | 14 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 25° | 14° | 22.0° | 6.3 h | 3 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 93 | 26° | 15° | 21.7° | 6.8 h | 3 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 28° | 17° | 22.3° | 6.7 h | 4 | 34 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 28° | 18° | 23.2° | 6.0 h | 7 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 29° | 20° | 24.5° | 5.9 h | 10 | 87 |
| DecemberDec | 60 | 30° | 22° | 26.0° | 6.5 h | 11 | 106 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
25.97° S, 32.58° E · 70 m · Africa/Maputo
Best time to visit Maputo
The best time to visit Maputo is from April to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from February to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is January with 123 mm of precipitation.
Maputo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Maputo in the dry season
Feb – Dec
Good
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Maputo in the rainy season
Jan
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Maputo for you.
Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Maputo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Maputo: score 93 against 76. In May, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in May. May has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 93better |
| Day high | 28° | 26° |
| Night low | 18° | 17° |
| Sea | 23.2° | 24.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 8 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan
12 or more rainy days
Maputo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January30° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In January, Maputo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 123 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Maputo.
Maputo in January59February30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In February, Maputo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 108 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Maputo.
Maputo in February63March29° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In March, Maputo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. On about 11 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 Maputo.
Maputo in March81April28° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In April, Maputo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Maputo.
Maputo in April93May26° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In May, Maputo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Maputo.
Maputo in May92June25° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In June, Maputo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Maputo.
Maputo in June91July25° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In July, Maputo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Maputo.
Maputo in July93August26° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In August, Maputo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Maputo.
Maputo in August85September28° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In September, Maputo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Maputo.
Maputo in September76October28° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Maputo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Maputo.
Maputo in October66November29° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In November, Maputo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Maputo.
Maputo in November60December30° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In December, Maputo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 106 mm in total. On about 14 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 Maputo.
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Maputo vs. Mbabane
In October Maputo has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 65). During the day Mbabane is 5 °C cooler than Maputo.
| in October | Maputo | Mbabane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 23° |
| Sea | 23° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Maputo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Maputo 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.
Maputo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 60).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 60
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,200 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Maputo
When is the best time to visit Maputo?
The best time to visit Maputo is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Maputo?
The sea temperature in Maputo ranges from 21.7 °C in August to 27.6 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Maputo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Maputo?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. July is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Maputo?
The wettest month is January with 123 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Maputo get?
Maputo gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.9 hours a day; in November there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Maputo in?
Maputo uses the time zone Africa/Maputo, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Maputo?
A nonstop flight from London to Maputo takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,200 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Maputo?
Maputo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 93, Summer holidays 92, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 60.
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