Mozambique weather in October

Are you planning a trip to Mozambique in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Mozambique in October?

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

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Miramar at 26°C to very warm in Gorongosa National Park at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Gorongosa National Park and 23°C in Miramar.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Marrupa with an average of 13 mm to moderate rainfall in Chimanimani National Park with 64 mm. The city Maputo usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

Where to go in Mozambique in October

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

Average weather in Maputo

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

Maputo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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27°C 
19°C 
230 hours 
39 mm 
5 days 
27°C 
20°C 
210 hours 
58 mm 
8 days 
28°C 
22°C 
200 hours 
97 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Maputo

Average weather in Vilanculos

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

Vilanculos
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27°C 
20°C 
14 mm 
3 days 
29°C 
22°C 
26 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
23°C 
62 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Vilanculos

Average weather in Praia do Tofo

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

Praia do Tofo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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25°C 
21°C 
245 hours 
25 mm 
5 days 
26°C 
22°C 
250 hours 
35 mm 
6 days 
27°C 
24°C 
230 hours 
70 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Praia do Tofo

Average weather in Miramar

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

Miramar
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25°C 
22°C 
245 hours 
26 mm 
5 days 
26°C 
23°C 
250 hours 
36 mm 
6 days 
27°C 
24°C 
230 hours 
72 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Miramar

Average weather in Pemba

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

Pemba
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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30°C 
22°C 
262 hours 
15 mm 
1 day 
31°C 
23°C 
290 hours 
24 mm 
2 days 
32°C 
25°C 
278 hours 
50 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Pemba

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

Is October the best 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 tolerable weather conditions.

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