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February · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 54/100

Maputo in February

Fair · 54/100Beach 75/100
High / low28° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation125 mm16 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
25.97° S, 32.58° EElevation 70 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goMaputo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54February
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
February: high / low28° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Maputo averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 23° — hot weather by day. Expect around 125 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 29%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

February scores 54/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Maputo. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:35 and sets at 18:34 local time, giving 12 h 58 min of daylight. Days shorten by 38 minutes over the month.

Why 54/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%70%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 75/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Mozambique's best in February

Where to go in February
Machipanda
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Machipanda

Manica
27°Feb high
21wet days
54score
Machipanda
Chimoio
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Chimoio

Manica
27°Feb high
20wet days
53score
Chimoio
Inhambane
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Inhambane

Inhambane Province
29°Feb high
14wet days
53score
Inhambane
Maxixe
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Maxixe

Inhambane Province
29°Feb high
14wet days
52score
Maxixe
·Questions

Maputo in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Maputo?

February scores 54/100 for Maputo, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 16 wet days.

How warm is Maputo in February?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 23°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Maputo in February?

Maputo receives about 125 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 16 days.

Can you swim in Maputo in February?

The sea averages 28°C in February, warm enough for most swimmers.