Mozambique - Weather
SUMMER: October - March
WINTER: April - September
The average temperature for Mozambique is around 28ºC all year round. The climate varies slightly according to the regions of the country. The coast experiences a sub-tropical climate while the northern parts of the county are tropical. Generally, the hot rainy season is from October to March. The average temperature along the coast is 31º C (88º F). Inland, temperatures are slightly cooler, but conditions are more humid. In the dry season, April to September, temperatures along the coast average 27ºC (80ºF).
What to Pack:
Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year. The most practical items to pack are:
Khaki, brown, white and beige colours.
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers/shorts in summer.
Long-sleeved blouses/shirts for game drives, which will protect you from the sun and from mosquitoes.
Safari trousers for evenings and cooler days.
Fleece or sweater and a warm jacket for game drives.
Swimwear, snorkel, mask, fins, sun lotion.
A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Sandals, especially to protect feet against razor clams on Bazaruto Archipelago.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Camera film and batteries (these are not easily found in Mozambique)
Where To Go:
The best time to visit Mozambique is during the winter months from April to September. The southern parts of the country are generally dryer and less tropical than the north. The best months for game viewing are August and September, towards the end of the dry season. The best time for bird-watching is usually November and December, which is the hot, rainy season. A wide variety of fish are attracted to the warm waters of Mozambique, with larger fish populating the waters in summer, and small to medium sized fish in winter, making the coast a good fishing and diving destination.
