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Quelimane

Decide whether to visit or live in Quelimane, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Quelimane?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travel to Quelimane may be restricted; consult the latest UK travel advice and consider flood and cyclone hazards.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Risk of severe flooding during the rainy season
  • Cyclone exposure (historical cyclones such as Freddy, Idai, Filao)
  • General security alerts for parts of Mozambique

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Quelimane month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Quelimane are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 26–28°C. December is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), July the coldest (average low 17°C), and January the wettest (about 240 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January31.424.224010.8
February31.724.414110.8
March30.223.62209.9
April29.422.37310.3
May27.919.83410.6
June26.518.34210.2
July26.217.42610.3
August28.018.41710.6
September30.420.41110.9
October31.722.23011.4
November32.623.67011.4
December32.724.313511.3

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What is being reported around Quelimane

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People and places shaping Quelimane

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Research updated Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Past and future events in Quelimane

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Cyclone Freddy (2022–23)

    Made landfall near Quelimane, causing extensive damage and fatalities

  2. Cyclone Idai (2019)

    Affected Quelimane as a tropical depression, part of the wider disaster in Mozambique

  3. Cyclone Filao (1988)

    Made landfall near Quelimane, resulting in many deaths and heavy damage

Current public leadership

  • Manuel de Araújo

    Mayor of Quelimane since December 2011

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Quelimane has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • David Livingstone

    Explorer whose west‑to‑east crossing of south‑central Africa ended in Quelimane in 1856

  • Vasco da Gama

    Portuguese explorer who passed the Rio dos Bons Sinais near Quelimane in 1498 and gave the river its name

  • Joseph Émile Stucky de Quay

    Swiss planter who organized sisal plantations in the early 20th century, contributing to Quelimane’s growth

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Quelimane yet.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Quelimane yet.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Quelimane, in brief

Quelimane is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Quelimane took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Quelimane

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Quelimane

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Quelimane

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Quelimane

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Quelimane

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08 · Questions

Questions about Quelimane

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Quelimane

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Quelimane located and what are its coordinates?

Quelimane is situated in Mozambique at geographic coordinates -17.8786, 36.8883 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Quelimane?

Quelimane has a recorded population of approximately 349,842 and observes the Africa/Maputo time zone (MZN).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Quelimane?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Quelimane include pt-MZ, vmw, and the circulating currency is MZN.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Quelimane?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Quelimane, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.