Maputo in December: weather, rain (43%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Maputo weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

22°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

43% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Maputo in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 43%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.3h/d

Our take: December in Maputo is gloriously warm and sun-soaked—perfect for beach lovers who don't mind afternoon showers. You'll hit 22–30°C with 12+ hours of daily sunshine and that inviting 29°C sea, though expect tropical rain roughly 40% of days. Pack light clothes, an umbrella, and go with the flow; this is peak summer humidity, best for travelers seeking heat and ocean time over dry sightseeing.

By trip type

Maputo in December by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in December

🎯 Off-season — more authentic local atmosphere in bars and restaurants Even in winter, Maputo enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 43% 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 December, Maputo averages 30°C, 43% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10. See methodology →

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