Mozambique weather in April

Are you planning a trip to Mozambique in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Mozambique in April?

April in Mozambique generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Chimanimani National Park at 25°C to very warm in Gorongosa National Park at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Gorongosa National Park and 15°C in Chimanimani National Park.

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cuamba with an average of 35 mm to high rainfall in Mocímboa da Praia with 146 mm. Meanwhile, Maputo enjoys close to 229 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mozambique in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mozambique climate page.

Where to go in Mozambique in April

Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in Mozambique on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Mozambique

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Mozambique?

Average weather in Maputo

In April Maputo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Maputo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   March March
<<  
30°C 
23°C 
225 hours 
87 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
22°C 
229 hours 
56 mm 
10 days 
May   >> May
>>  
27°C 
19°C 
253 hours 
30 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Maputo

Average weather in Vilanculos

In April Vilanculos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Vilanculos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
30°C 
24°C 
91 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
22°C 
46 mm 
6 days 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
20°C 
24 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Vilanculos

Average weather in Praia do Tofo

In April Praia do Tofo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Praia do Tofo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
29°C 
25°C 
236 hours 
92 mm 
13 days 
28°C 
24°C 
234 hours 
56 mm 
10 days 
May   >> May
>>  
26°C 
22°C 
252 hours 
36 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Praia do Tofo

Average weather in Miramar

In April Miramar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Miramar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
29°C 
25°C 
236 hours 
95 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
24°C 
234 hours 
58 mm 
10 days 
May   >> May
>>  
26°C 
22°C 
252 hours 
37 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Miramar

Average weather in Pemba

In April Pemba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Pemba
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
202 hours 
220 mm 
16 days 
poor 
31°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
112 mm 
12 days 
May   >> May
>>  
30°C 
23°C 
240 hours 
30 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Pemba

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Is April the best time to visit Mozambique?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Mozambique. Typically, the climate in Maputo is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Mozambique is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Maputo. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be tolerable.

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