Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
76°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Maputo
Mozambique · Africa
Maputo is most comfortable in local winter. Local summers are warm and local winters are mild. Rainy season runs roughly November to February.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
60°F to 84°F
Rain
9 days/mo
Sunshine
10.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
10%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.7 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Brief hot afternoons are possible, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 73° and nights feel near 61°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, sea, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
74%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Sea temperature
72°Aug sea temp
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 75°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning69°F
Rain5%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday77°F
Rain5%
Cloud30%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon75°F
Rain3%
Cloud26%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening70°F
Rain3%
Cloud19%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
9 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology