Monthly climate guide

Nampula weather in January

Expect hot weather in Nampula in January: afternoons reach about 29°C (85°F), while nights drop to around 22°C (72°F). Around 467 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

Rain is above Nampula's usual level, by about 292%.
This is rainy-season territory in Nampula: short, heavy downpours are typical.
Nights stay warm, rarely below 22°C — air-conditioning helps.
Humidity near 85% makes 29°C feel stickier than it sounds.

It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

29°C

85°F

Avg low

22°C

72°F

Rainfall

467 mm

very wet

Humidity

85%

relative

Sky

78%

cloud · often cloudy

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Average monthly climate in Nampula
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	29°C / 85°F	22°C / 72°F	467 mm	85%	78%
February	29°C / 85°F	22°C / 71°F	316 mm	86%	72%
March	29°C / 84°F	21°C / 70°F	180 mm	87%	62%
April	28°C / 83°F	20°C / 67°F	115 mm	87%	47%
May	27°C / 80°F	17°C / 63°F	22 mm	83%	38%
June	26°C / 79°F	16°C / 60°F	23 mm	82%	41%
July	26°C / 79°F	15°C / 59°F	24 mm	78%	43%
August	29°C / 84°F	16°C / 61°F	10 mm	71%	37%
September	32°C / 90°F	18°C / 64°F	8 mm	64%	29%
October	35°C / 94°F	20°C / 68°F	24 mm	60%	35%
November	36°C / 97°F	22°C / 71°F	54 mm	60%	47%
December	33°C / 92°F	23°C / 73°F	186 mm	70%	61%

What to pack for January

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
Water-resistant shoes
Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests

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Is January a good time to visit Nampula?

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Other Mozambique cities in January

Beira

30° / 27°C · 165 mm

Maputo

31° / 22°C · 193 mm

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Nampula in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Nampula?

January is one of the wetter months in Nampula, with about 467 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Nampula in January?

Average highs are about 29°C (85°F) and average lows about 22°C (72°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Nampula in January?

Nampula typically gets around 467 mm of rain in January — very wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

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