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Weather in February in Mozambique

Planning a trip to Mozambique this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Mozambique in February?

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Chimanimani National Park at 27°C to very warm in Gorongosa National Park at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Gorongosa National Park and 18°C in Chimanimani National Park. In Mozambique, February typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

To explore the conditions in Mozambique in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Matola with an average of 112 mm to heavy rainfall in Marrupa with 272 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Maputo enjoys approximately 210 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Mozambique climate page.

Where to go in Mozambique in February

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

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Mozambique, check out our Mozambique's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Maputo

In February Maputo 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.

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
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
24°C 
223 hours 
129 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
24°C 
210 hours 
122 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
30°C 
23°C 
225 hours 
87 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Maputo

Vilanculos

In February Vilanculos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy 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
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
145 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
25°C 
175 mm 
11 days 
March   >> March
>>  
30°C 
24°C 
91 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Vilanculos

Praia do Tofo

In February Praia do Tofo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°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
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
241 hours 
154 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
26°C 
227 hours 
127 mm 
13 days 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
236 hours 
92 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Praia do Tofo

Miramar

In February Miramar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Miramar
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
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
241 hours 
159 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
26°C 
227 hours 
132 mm 
13 days 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
236 hours 
95 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Miramar

Pemba

In February Pemba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
203 hours 
255 mm 
15 days 
poor 
31°C 
25°C 
175 hours 
241 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
202 hours 
220 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Pemba

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

Is February the best time to visit Mozambique?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Maputo, February may not be the ideal time to visit Mozambique.

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 months of January and February tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Mozambique.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Mozambique? Get detailed 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.