Maputo Province weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Maputo Province: highs of 31°C (87°F) and about 153 mm (6.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (71°F) and cloud cover 63% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and wetter; February brings highs of 31°C (87°F) and 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Matola, the largest city in Maputo Province. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Maputo Province?
least pleasant month Weather score 62/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Maputo Province. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Maputo Province in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 153 mm (6.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Maputo Province in January?
Days average 31°C (87°F) and nights 22°C (71°F).
Maputo Province weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 153 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
| February | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 99 mm | 57% | fair |
| March | 30°C (87°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 95 mm | 51% | fair |
| April | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 64 mm | 48% | fair |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm | 33% | best |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 18 mm | 38% | best |
| July | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 16 mm | 34% | best |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 14 mm | 36% | best |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 28 mm | 41% | best |
| October | 29°C (85°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 51 mm | 57% | fair |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 98 mm | 64% | fair |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 122 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Maputo Province in January
Weather can differ a lot within Maputo Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matola | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 153 mm | least pleasant |
| Ressano Garcia | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 128 mm | least pleasant |
| Manhiça | 32°C (89°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 161 mm | least pleasant |
| Boane | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 153 mm | least pleasant |