Maputo weather in January (Mozambique)

What's the typical weather in Maputo for January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Maputo includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Maputo in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 223 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Maputo.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Maputo. 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 January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 223 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mozambique in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Maputo.

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