Mozambique

Mozambique Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mozambique in October.

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Maputo Vilanculos Tofo Pemba

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

What to Expect in Mozambique in October

Mozambique has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Ponta do Ouro at 26°C (79°F) to very hot in Tete at 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Tete and 21°C (70°F) in Ponta do Ouro.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tete with an average of 8.9 mm (0.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Ponta do Ouro with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this October. For example, Maputo gets approximately 210 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Mozambique in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mozambique.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mozambique

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Mozambique?

Temperature range in Mozambique (October)

Precipitation variation in Mozambique (October)

Maputo

In October Maputo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
210 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Maputo →

Vilanculos

In October Vilanculos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
26 mm (1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Vilanculos →

Tofo

In October Tofo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
250 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tofo →

Miramar

In October Miramar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
250 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Miramar →

Pemba

In October Pemba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
290 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Pemba →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mozambique in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Maputo 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Vilanculos 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Tofo 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Pemba 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Chimoio 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Tete 37°C (99°F) 24°C (75°F) 8.9 mm (0.4 in)

Mozambique weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mozambique in October?

Expect perfect weather across Mozambique in October. The popular destination of Maputo averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mozambique in October?

Daytime temperatures in Maputo peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in October, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does Mozambique get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Mozambique during October, with Maputo averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Mozambique?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Mozambique with overall perfect weather in Maputo.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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