Maputo Weather History
Mozambique · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Maputo sits 2891km from the equator, 63m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot, dry climate with brief light rain (Hot semi-arid climate). Its record high is 38.9°C, set 2016-02-20, its record low 10.5°C, set 2022-06-17.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Maputo
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Maputo?
The highest temperature in this record for Maputo is 38.9°C, measured on 2016-02-20. That is a recorded daily value from Maputo's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Maputo?
The lowest temperature in this record for Maputo is 10.5°C, measured on 2022-06-17. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Maputo get a year?
Maputo averages 676mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 85 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Maputo?
On 1985-01-16, 140.1mm fell on Maputo, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 21% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Maputo get a year?
Maputo averages 3708 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.2 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Maputo?
Across the summer months Maputo averages a daytime high near 28.5°C, while winter nights average 16°C. The seasons here are set from Maputo's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Maputo?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Maputo is 51 km/h, on 1984-01-29. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
