Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Maputo
Mozambique · Africa
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun. Cyclone risk and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, the highest monthly average.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
84%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 78°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
9 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
81°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain28%
Cloud59%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday84°F
Feels 87°F
Rain23%
Cloud55%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain15%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Feels 81°F
Rain12%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | 74 | 4.8 | 13 | 11.1 | 77 | 81 |
| Feb | 85 | 75 | 4.3 | 12 | 10.7 | 77 | 82 |
| Mar | 85 | 73 | 2.9 | 11 | 10.7 | 77 | 81 |
| Apr | 82 | 69 | 1.8 | 7 | 10.1 | 76 | 80 |
| May | 80 | 65 | 0.8 | 3 | 9.9 | 73 | 77 |
| Jun | 77 | 61 | 0.5 | 3 | 9.6 | 70 | 75 |
| Jul | 76 | 60 | 0.5 | 3 | 9.5 | 69 | 73 |
| Aug | 78 | 63 | 0.4 | 3 | 9.7 | 69 | 73 |
| Sep | 80 | 65 | 1.3 | 5 | 10.0 | 69 | 73 |
| Oct | 80 | 67 | 2.1 | 7 | 10.0 | 73 | 75 |
| Nov | 82 | 70 | 3.4 | 10 | 10.0 | 75 | 77 |
| Dec | 84 | 73 | 4.2 | 11 | 10.9 | 76 | 79 |
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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.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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