Monthly climate guide

Maputo weather in October

October in Maputo is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and night-time lows near 19°C (66°F). The month usually brings about 64 mm of rain (some rain) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as September and about the same as November.

What stands out in October

In Maputo, October is mid-spring — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Maputo is usually about 2°C warmer than Beira in October.
Expect a big gap between day and night — about 11°C.

Avg high

30°C

85°F

Avg low

19°C

66°F

Rainfall

64 mm

some rain

Humidity

69%

relative

Sky

53%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Maputo weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Maputo
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	31°C / 87°F	22°C / 72°F	193 mm	76%	61%
February	31°C / 88°F	23°C / 73°F	115 mm	76%	56%
March	31°C / 88°F	22°C / 71°F	104 mm	76%	47%
April	29°C / 84°F	20°C / 67°F	53 mm	73%	46%
May	28°C / 82°F	17°C / 63°F	22 mm	71%	27%
June	26°C / 80°F	15°C / 58°F	13 mm	66%	28%
July	26°C / 78°F	14°C / 58°F	16 mm	67%	29%
August	27°C / 81°F	16°C / 60°F	13 mm	66%	30%
September	29°C / 85°F	18°C / 64°F	35 mm	66%	40%
October	30°C / 85°F	19°C / 66°F	64 mm	69%	53%
November	31°C / 87°F	20°C / 68°F	83 mm	69%	62%
December	32°C / 89°F	22°C / 71°F	135 mm	72%	67%

What to pack for October

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
A small travel umbrella, just in case

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Is October a good time to visit Maputo?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Mozambique cities in October

Beira

28° / 24°C · 23 mm

Nampula

35° / 20°C · 24 mm

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Maputo in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Maputo?

October is a reasonable time for Maputo: highs around 30°C and about 64 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Maputo in October?

Average highs are about 30°C (85°F) and average lows about 19°C (66°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Maputo in October?

Maputo typically gets around 64 mm of rain in October — some rain.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Maputo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.