The month in detail
What to expect in September
September is peak dry season in Maputo. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (19.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
September ranks 5 out of 12 months in Maputo. Compared to August: 10 pts more rainy days, −0.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
16°
Sea
22°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
11.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Maputo is August (8.9/10), 0.3 pt higher than September.
Context
Our verdict
Maputo keeps its Portuguese Art Deco character and its tropical Mediterranean side. Humid climate, scorching summer.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Mozambique
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyMetical mozambicain (MT)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 25°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 54%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Maputo ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MozambiqueTropical climate with a 8.9 → 5.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
25.97°S · 32.57°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Maputo?
August is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 8.1h of sunshine and 9.0% rainy days. The months of August & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Maputo get in August?
Maputo averages 8.1 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Maputo?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Maputo in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Maputo good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Maputo scores 4.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.5/10.
When should you avoid Maputo?
February is the most difficult month to visit Maputo, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Maputo in September?
In September, the sea averages 22°C in Maputo: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Maputo in September?
The average UV index reaches 7 in September in Maputo (high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.