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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 95/100

Maputo in August

Excellent · 95/100Beach 88/100
High / low24° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation14 mm2 wet days
Sea22°surface temperature
25.97° S, 32.58° EElevation 70 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goMaputo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec95August
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
August: high / low24° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Maputo averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 14 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 15%.

Days are 1° warmer than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 1°. The sea averages 22°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 95/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Maputo.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 17:31 local time, giving 11 h 11 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 38 minutes over the month.

Why 95/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%86%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 88/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Mozambique's best in August

Where to go in August
Mozambique
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Mozambique

Nampula
25°Aug high
2wet days
96score
Mozambique
Catandica
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Catandica

Manica
25°Aug high
2wet days
96score
Catandica
Inhambane
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Inhambane

Inhambane Province
24°Aug high
2wet days
95score
Inhambane
Maxixe
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Maxixe

Inhambane Province
24°Aug high
2wet days
95score
Maxixe
·Questions

Maputo in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Maputo?

August scores 95/100 for Maputo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Maputo in August?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 17°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Maputo in August?

Maputo receives about 14 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Maputo in August?

The sea averages 22°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.