Maputo Province weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Maputo Province: highs of 27°C (80°F) and about 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 15°C (58°F) and cloud cover 36% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with July, it is warmer and about as wet; September brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Matola, the largest city in Maputo Province. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Maputo Province?
best month Weather score 90/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Maputo Province.
Does it rain a lot in Maputo Province in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 14 mm (0.6 in) falls in an average August. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Maputo Province in August?
Days average 27°C (80°F) and nights 15°C (58°F).
Maputo Province weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 153 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
| February | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 99 mm | 57% | fair |
| March | 30°C (87°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 95 mm | 51% | fair |
| April | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 64 mm | 48% | fair |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm | 33% | best |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 18 mm | 38% | best |
| July | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 16 mm | 34% | best |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 14 mm | 36% | best |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 28 mm | 41% | best |
| October | 29°C (85°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 51 mm | 57% | fair |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 98 mm | 64% | fair |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 122 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Maputo Province in August
Weather can differ a lot within Maputo Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matola | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Ressano Garcia | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Manhiça | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Boane | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 14 mm | best |