Maputo in April: weather, rain (30%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Maputo weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

20°C – 28°C

🌧 Rainy days

30% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Maputo in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 30%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.8h/d

Our take: April is genuinely one of Maputo's best months—you're looking at warm days (hitting 28°C), cool nights, and minimal rain, so pack light layers for evening breezes. The sea's a perfect 26°C for swimming, and you'll get solid sunshine with over 10 hours daily. This is ideal for travelers who want African heat without the heavy rains or extreme humidity.

By trip type

Maputo in April by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in April

🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Maputo. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	23°C	30°C	48%	3.8	12.7h	7.7/10
🌤️ February	23°C	30°C	54%	4.8	11.8h	7.4/10
🌤️ March	22°C	29°C	40%	2.7	11.9h	8.0/10
🌤️ April	20°C	28°C	30%	2.1	10.8h	8.4/10
☀️ May	18°C	26°C	14%	1.0	10.2h	8.6/10
☀️ June	15°C	25°C	8%	0.6	10.0h	8.6/10
☀️ July	15°C	25°C	7%	0.3	10.0h	8.6/10
☀️ August	16°C	26°C	9%	0.5	10.2h	8.7/10
☀️ September	18°C	27°C	19%	1.1	11.3h	8.8/10
☀️ October	19°C	27°C	24%	1.9	11.8h	8.6/10
🌤️ November	21°C	28°C	32%	2.4	12.0h	8.5/10
🌤️ December	22°C	30°C	43%	3.8	12.3h	7.8/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Maputo averages 28°C, 30% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

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