ClimateForecastJanuaryFebruary >>

Nampula weather in January (Mozambique)

How is January weather typically in Nampula? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Nampula includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 31°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 23°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Nampula in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 273 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Nampula. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nampula, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 273 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nampula.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Mozambique? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Mozambique. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.