Maputo in July: weather, rain (7%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Maputo weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 77°F

🌧 Rainy days

7% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Maputo in July?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 7%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 77°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.0h/d

Our take: July is genuinely one of Maputo's best months—you're looking at pleasantly mild days around 20°C with cool mornings perfect for exploring without melting. Rain is virtually nonexistent and you'll get solid sunshine, though bring a light jacket for evenings and that refreshing ocean breeze at 20°C is ideal for beach lovers who prefer cooler swims.

By trip type

Maputo in July by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in July

Summer in Maputo brings pleasant temperatures (25°F) and long sunny days (10.0h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (7% 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 July, Maputo averages 77°F, 7% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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