Mozambique
Plan a visit or move to Mozambique with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel is discouraged: avoid all travel to parts of the country and avoid all but essential travel to other parts, due to the risk of armed conflict, kidnapping, crime and health hazards.
high source confidence · current planning signal, not a personal-safety guaranteeSee the evidence and calculation
- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Armed insurgency in Cabo Delgado
- Risk of kidnapping and violent crime
- Potential for civil unrest and protest‑related violence
- Health risks including disease outbreaks
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Mozambique month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mozambique are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 14°C), and February the wettest (about 135 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9 | 22.6 | 119 | 11.2 |
| February | 29.9 | 23.1 | 135 | 10.1 |
| March | 29.6 | 22.0 | 84 | 10.9 |
| April | 28.2 | 20.1 | 64 | 9.9 |
| May | 26.5 | 17.3 | 32 | 9.8 |
| June | 25.1 | 15.1 | 18 | 9.8 |
| July | 25.0 | 14.4 | 11 | 9.6 |
| August | 26.3 | 15.9 | 16 | 9.5 |
| September | 27.6 | 17.8 | 34 | 9.7 |
| October | 27.4 | 18.7 | 58 | 9.8 |
| November | 28.7 | 20.4 | 71 | 10.1 |
| December | 29.8 | 22.1 | 117 | 10.5 |
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People and places shaping Mozambique
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Research updated Saturday, August 22, 2026Past and future events in Mozambique
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No future event in Mozambique currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.
Previously
- Independence from Portugal
Mozambique became independent on 25 June 1975 after a protracted liberation struggle.
- Mozambican Civil War
A low‑intensity civil war between FRELIMO and RENAMO lasted from 1977 to 1992, causing massive loss of life and displacement.
- First multiparty elections
In 1994 Mozambique held its first multiparty elections, marking the start of the democratic era.
- 2025 presidential inauguration
Daniel Chapo was sworn in on 15 January 2025 as the fifth President of Mozambique.
- Cabo Delgado insurgency
Since 2017 Islamist militants have carried out an ongoing insurgency in the northern Cabo Delgado province.
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01 · OverviewMozambique, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Mozambique took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Mozambique
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Mozambique
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Mozambique
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06 · TravelTravelling through Mozambique
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Mozambique
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Mozambique
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mozambique
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo, and the total national population is estimated at 29,495,962.
02 · Q&AWhere is Mozambique located and what is its total area?
Mozambique is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 801,590 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Mozambique?
The official currency is Metical (MZN) and the recognized languages include pt-MZ, vmw.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Mozambique?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Mozambique include Maputo, Matola, Nampula, Beira, Chimoio.
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