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Mocímboa da Praia Weather in March

March in Mocímboa da Praia sees daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F) at night. As the wettest month of the year, keep in mind that rainfall is at its highest.

Rainfall in Mocímboa da Praia in March

As part of the rainy season, Mocímboa da Praia sees around 19 days of rain in March, with an average of 206 mm (8.1 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Mocímboa da Praia in March

March in Mocímboa da Praia brings typical temperatures with highs around 31°C (88°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). Sunshine and humidity can make it feel even warmer than the raw temperature suggests. Nights are warm at 25°C (77°F). It's worth making sure your accommodation has decent ventilation or air conditioning.

Sunshine in Mocímboa da Praia in March

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days despite it being the rainy season.

March in Mocímboa da Praia can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Mocímboa da Praia Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C (77°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C (88°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 206 mm (8.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50%  

Historical weather for Mocímboa da Praia in March

Browse day-by-day weather records for Mocímboa da Praia spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Mocímboa da Praia historical weather extremes in March

Based on 20 years of weather observations in Mocímboa da Praia between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.

  • The hottest March day on record in Mocímboa da Praia reached 37°C (99°F) (March 26, 2013).
  • Mocímboa da Praia experienced its chilliest March day on March 26, 2006, reaching only 24°C (75°F).
  • Mocímboa da Praia registered its coldest March night on March 30, 2007, with temperatures dropping to 21°C (70°F).
  • The wettest day in March Mocímboa da Praia was on March 27, 2014 with 87 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation.

Best Places in Mozambique in March

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Mocímboa da Praia in March

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in March. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Mocímboa da Praia in March

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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