Maputo weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was clear and 24°C (74°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Maputo, Maputo City, Mozambique.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Jan
About Maputo weather
Is it raining in Maputo right now?
No. It’s clear and 24° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Maputo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–39° and lows of 18–23°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Maputo lately?
In the past 7 days, Maputo had 2 rainy days and 19.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Maputo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Maputo weather by month
When is the best time to visit Maputo?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Maputo is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in July to 31°C (88°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Maputo?
January is the wettest month, with about 153 mm (6.0 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Maputo?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 14°C (56°F).
Does Maputo have a rainy season?
Yes. Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Maputo?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C (84°F) and coolest in July at about 20°C (69°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Sep–May.
Maputo weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months