Maputo in August: weather, rain (9%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Maputo weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

61°F – 79°F

🌧 Rainy days

9% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Maputo in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 9%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.2h/d

Our take: August is peak time to visit Maputo if you love sunshine without the heat—think crisp mornings and warm afternoons perfect for exploring. You'll get nearly 10 hours of daily sun and almost zero rain, plus the Indian Ocean sits at a refreshing 22°C, ideal for beach walks rather than swimming. Pack layers; those 16°C mornings can surprise you.

By trip type

Maputo in August by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in August

Summer in Maputo brings pleasant temperatures (26°F) and long sunny days (10.2h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	73°F	86°F	48%	0.1in	12.7h	7.7/10
🌤️ February	73°F	86°F	54%	0.2in	11.8h	7.4/10
🌤️ March	72°F	84°F	40%	0.1in	11.9h	8.0/10
🌤️ April	68°F	82°F	30%	0.1in	10.8h	8.4/10
☀️ May	64°F	79°F	14%	0.0in	10.2h	8.6/10
☀️ June	59°F	77°F	8%	0.0in	10.0h	8.6/10
☀️ July	59°F	77°F	7%	0.0in	10.0h	8.6/10
☀️ August	61°F	79°F	9%	0.0in	10.2h	8.7/10
☀️ September	64°F	81°F	19%	0.0in	11.3h	8.8/10
☀️ October	66°F	81°F	24%	0.1in	11.8h	8.6/10
🌤️ November	70°F	82°F	32%	0.1in	12.0h	8.5/10
🌤️ December	72°F	86°F	43%	0.1in	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 August, Maputo averages 79°F, 9% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10. See methodology →

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