Maputo weather in September [2026]

Month summary

Maputo weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 27°C

🌧 Rainy days

19% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Maputo in September?

✅ 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 : ██░░░░░░░░ 19%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 27°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.3h/d

Our take: September is genuinely one of Maputo's best months—warm but not oppressive, with mild 18–27°C days and barely any rain. You'll get nearly 11 hours of daily sunshine and a pleasant 22°C sea for swimming, making it ideal for anyone who dislikes extreme heat or wet seasons. Perfect timing for beach walks, outdoor exploration, and soaking up spring energy before the October humidity kicks in.

By trip type

Maputo in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Peak season — bars and clubs buzzing, terraces open late into the evening Autumn in Maputo is often underrated: 27°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (19% 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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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 September, Maputo averages 27°C, 19% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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