Mocímboa da Praia Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Mocímboa da Praia experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C (82°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in January to 21°C (70°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Mocímboa da Praia has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1077 mm (42 in) of rainfall per year. Mocímboa da Praia can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 206 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (September), you will experience much drier conditions, with 20 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Mocímboa da Praia Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Mocímboa da Praia can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of October under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mocímboa da Praia.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 82%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year