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Weather in January in Mozambique

Planning a journey to Mozambique this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Mozambique in January?

January 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. 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 January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Matola with an average of 122 mm to heavy rainfall in Marrupa with 300 mm. Maputo experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Maputo enjoys approximately 223 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Mozambique for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Mozambique climate page.

Where to go in Mozambique in January

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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Mozambique?

Maputo

In January Maputo generally has 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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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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29°C 
23°C 
220 hours 
111 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
24°C 
223 hours 
129 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
24°C 
210 hours 
122 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Maputo

Vilanculos

In January Vilanculos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Vilanculos
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30°C 
24°C 
105 mm 
6 days 
31°C 
25°C 
145 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
25°C 
175 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Vilanculos

Praia do Tofo

In January 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
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29°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
104 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
26°C 
241 hours 
154 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
26°C 
227 hours 
127 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Praia do Tofo

Miramar

In January 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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28°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
107 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
26°C 
241 hours 
159 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
26°C 
227 hours 
132 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Miramar

Pemba

In January 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
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32°C 
26°C 
234 hours 
173 mm 
11 days 
31°C 
25°C 
203 hours 
255 mm 
15 days 
poor 
31°C 
25°C 
175 hours 
241 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Pemba

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

Is January the best time to visit Mozambique?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Mozambique with often tolerable weather in Maputo.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Maputo. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be tolerable.

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