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Mocímboa da Praia weather in January (Mozambique)

Wondering what the weather is like in Mocímboa da Praia during January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Mocímboa da Praia tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 32°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C. As the warmest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of light and breathable clothing. Stay cool and hydrated to fully enjoy the sunny days.

Precipitation

Mocímboa da Praia in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 177 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While March tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mocímboa da Praia climate page with graphs.

 

Mocímboa da Praia, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 170 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 177 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Mozambique in January

Find out more about the weather in Mozambique and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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