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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Maputo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Maputo 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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01 · OverviewMaputo, in brief
Maputo is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.
02 · HistoryHow Maputo took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Maputo
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Maputo
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Maputo
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Maputo
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Maputo
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Maputo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maputo
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Maputo located and what are its coordinates?
Maputo is situated in Mozambique at geographic coordinates -25.9655, 32.5832 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Maputo?
Maputo has a recorded population of approximately 1,254,837 and observes the Africa/Maputo time zone (MZN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Maputo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Maputo include pt-MZ, vmw, and the circulating currency is MZN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Maputo?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Maputo, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.