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Praia do Tofo weather in January (Mozambique)

Can you expect sunny skies in Praia do Tofo in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Praia do Tofo includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Praia do Tofo in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 241 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Praia do Tofo. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Praia do Tofo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 154 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 241 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
* Data from: Inhambane, Mozambique (16 KM, 10 Miles).

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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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