Matola
Decide whether to visit or live in Matola, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Would you visit or live in Matola?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Avoid all travel to parts of Mozambique and avoid all but essential travel to other parts, due to security concerns.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Matola month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Matola are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 25–27°C. December is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 14°C), and February the wettest (about 138 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4 | 22.2 | 120 | 11.0 |
| February | 30.4 | 22.6 | 138 | 9.8 |
| March | 29.9 | 21.6 | 83 | 10.8 |
| April | 28.4 | 19.7 | 65 | 9.8 |
| May | 26.7 | 16.8 | 30 | 9.7 |
| June | 25.2 | 14.6 | 17 | 9.7 |
| July | 25.2 | 14.0 | 11 | 9.5 |
| August | 26.8 | 15.5 | 16 | 9.3 |
| September | 28.4 | 17.5 | 32 | 9.4 |
| October | 28.1 | 18.2 | 57 | 9.5 |
| November | 29.5 | 19.9 | 69 | 9.8 |
| December | 30.5 | 21.6 | 122 | 10.2 |
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People and places shaping Matola
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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026Past and future events in Matola
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No future event in Matola currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.
Previously
- Hyundai Motor Company plant opening
In November 2014, Hyundai opened the Somyoung Motors plant in Matola, manufacturing the Hyundai i10 and Accent.
- Aluminium smelter installation
An aluminium smelter was installed in Matola in 2002, significantly boosting Mozambique's GDP.
- Town twinning with Loures, Portugal
Matola established a sister‑city relationship with Loures, Portugal (since 1996).
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01 · OverviewMatola, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Matola took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Matola
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Matola
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Matola
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Matola
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Matola
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Matola
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Frequently Asked Questions about Matola
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01 · Q&AWhere is Matola located and what are its coordinates?
Matola is situated in Mozambique at geographic coordinates -25.9622, 32.4589 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Matola?
Matola has a recorded population of approximately 1,198,988 and observes the Africa/Maputo time zone (MZN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Matola?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Matola include pt-MZ, vmw, and the circulating currency is MZN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Matola?
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