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Maputo has a tropical savanna climate with a clear wet season from November to March and a cooler, much drier season from May to September. Average temperatures stay warm year-round, with summer highs around the mid-20s °C and winter averages near 20°C, consistent with coastal southern Mozambique climate patterns. The city is humid but not excessively so, and rainfall is concentrated in the warmer months.
Summer Average
26°C
Winter Average
20°C
Climate Type
Tropical savanna
Rainy Days
80
Sunny Days
280
Humidity
74%
Spring
September - November
22-28°C
Spring is warm and increasingly humid, with a noticeable rise in rainfall as the wet season begins. Conditions are generally pleasant, but afternoon showers become more common toward November.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
December - February
24-29°C
Summer is the hottest and wettest period, with frequent showers and higher humidity. Daytime temperatures are warm to hot, while coastal influence helps moderate extremes.
High rainfall
Autumn
March - May
21-27°C
Autumn gradually transitions from wetter conditions to a drier pattern. Temperatures remain warm, but rainfall and cloud cover decrease through the season.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
June - August
18-23°C
Winter is the coolest and driest time of year in Maputo, with comfortable daytime temperatures and cooler mornings and evenings. Rain is infrequent and skies are often clear.
Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Maputo
Maputo offers a rare combination of African coastal living with genuine professional infrastructure—solid healthcare and reliable transport make daily life manageable, while the relaxed pace and affordable housing attract expats seeking escape from high-pressure cities. The waterfront neighborhoods have real character, and you'll find a small but established expat community navigating the same adjustments you will.
The trade-off is straightforward: Mozambique's developing economy means inconsistent services, occasional bureaucratic friction, and limited English outside business circles. Safety requires standard precautions rather than paranoia. If you're comfortable with that reality and want affordable, authentic African city living rather than a polished expat bubble, Maputo rewards the move.
Advantages
Maputo
Coastal beach lifestyle
Affordable cost of living
Growing education infrastructure
Vibrant cultural scene
Warm tropical climate
Disadvantages
Maputo
Limited coworking infrastructure
Infrastructure quality concerns
Job market competitiveness
Education quality variability
Safety & Security in Maputo
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
50
/100
Mozambique Avg
55
Africa Avg
54
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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