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Mozambique weather in March

Planning a getaway to Mozambique this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Mozambique in March?

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

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Chimanimani National Park at 26°C to very warm in Gorongosa National Park at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Gorongosa National Park and 17°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.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Matola with an average of 80 mm to heavy rainfall in Pemba with 220 mm. The city Maputo usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

Where to go in Mozambique in March

Find the average weather conditions in March 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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in Mozambique?

Average weather in Maputo

In March Maputo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
24°C 
210 hours 
122 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
23°C 
225 hours 
87 mm 
11 days 
April   >> April
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28°C 
22°C 
229 hours 
56 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Maputo

Average weather in Vilanculos

In March Vilanculos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
31°C 
25°C 
175 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
24°C 
91 mm 
9 days 
April   >> April
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29°C 
22°C 
46 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Vilanculos

Average weather in Praia do Tofo

In March Praia do Tofo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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
29°C 
26°C 
227 hours 
127 mm 
13 days 
29°C 
25°C 
236 hours 
92 mm 
13 days 
April   >> April
>>  
28°C 
24°C 
234 hours 
56 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Praia do Tofo

Average weather in Miramar

In March Miramar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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
29°C 
26°C 
227 hours 
132 mm 
13 days 
29°C 
25°C 
236 hours 
95 mm 
13 days 
April   >> April
>>  
27°C 
24°C 
234 hours 
58 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Miramar

Average weather in Pemba

In March 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
31°C 
25°C 
175 hours 
241 mm 
14 days 
poor 
31°C 
25°C 
202 hours 
220 mm 
16 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
31°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
112 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Pemba

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

Is March the best time to visit Mozambique?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Maputo, March might be a good time to visit Mozambique.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Maputo. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be tolerable.

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