Matola weather in January (Mozambique)

Planning a trip to Matola in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Matola typically experiences very high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 31°C, while night temperatures can 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.

Matola in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

With around 223 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Matola. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matola, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 223 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Maputo, Mozambique (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Mozambique in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Matola in January?

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 in January.

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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