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Maputo weather in December (Mozambique)

How does the weather in Maputo usually fare in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Maputo usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 23°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Maputo in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Maputo climate page with graphs.

 

Maputo, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 111 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mozambique in December

Find out more about the weather in Mozambique and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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