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Weather in December in Mozambique

Considering a trip to Mozambique this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Mozambique in December?

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Chimanimani National Park at 27°C to very warm in Gorongosa National Park at 34°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Gorongosa National Park and 18°C in Chimanimani National Park. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Massavane with an average of 102 mm to heavy rainfall in Chimanimani National Park with 265 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Maputo enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Mozambique, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Mozambique's yearly weather, check out our Mozambique climate page.

Where to go in Mozambique in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Mozambique on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

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

Maputo

In December Maputo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Maputo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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28°C 
22°C 
200 hours 
97 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
23°C 
220 hours 
111 mm 
11 days 
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30°C 
24°C 
223 hours 
129 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Maputo

Vilanculos

In December Vilanculos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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
30°C 
23°C 
62 mm 
6 days 
30°C 
24°C 
105 mm 
6 days 
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31°C 
25°C 
145 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Vilanculos

Praia do Tofo

In December Praia do Tofo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
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27°C 
24°C 
230 hours 
70 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
104 mm 
10 days 
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29°C 
26°C 
241 hours 
154 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Praia do Tofo

Miramar

In December Miramar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
24°C 
230 hours 
72 mm 
8 days 
28°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
107 mm 
10 days 
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29°C 
26°C 
241 hours 
159 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Miramar

Pemba

In December Pemba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy 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
32°C 
25°C 
278 hours 
50 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
26°C 
234 hours 
173 mm 
11 days 
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31°C 
25°C 
203 hours 
255 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Pemba

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mozambique.

Is December the best time to visit Mozambique?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Maputo, December might be a good time to visit Mozambique. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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. In contrast, January and February tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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