Maputo weather in January
Should you visit Maputo in January?
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: January in Maputo is steamy and vibrant—perfect if you love warm weather and don't mind afternoon downpours. You'll get plenty of sunshine between showers, with sea temps hitting 28°C for swimming. Pack light clothes, rain gear, and come ready for that tropical feel.
Maputo in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Maputo enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
All months for Maputo
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 |
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -29%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.4h/day