Matola Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Matola maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Matola temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in February to a comfortable 26°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 16°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Matola receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 727 mm. The climate in Matola shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in January, with an average of 122 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 14 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Matola Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Matola offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (8.6 hours daily) and November (6.7 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Matola.
The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 77%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Matola
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Matola in Mozambique
The best time to visit is during the drier months: April, May, June, July, August and September.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 122 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
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