Maputo weather in October [2026]

Month summary

Maputo weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

19°C – 27°C

🌧 Rainy days

24% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Maputo in October?

✅ 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 : ██░░░░░░░░ 24%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 27°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.8h/d

Our take: October in Maputo is absolutely delightful—warm but not scorching at 19–27°C, with minimal rain and nearly 12 hours of daily sunshine. The sea's a perfect 24°C for swimming, making it ideal for beach lovers and water enthusiasts. You'll enjoy mild weather without the intense summer heat, though you'll want light layers for cooler mornings and evenings.

By trip type

Maputo in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Maputo is often underrated: 27°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.

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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 October, Maputo averages 27°C, 24% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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