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Maputo in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Maputo in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Maputo, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Maputo in August 2025

Great Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
August is an ideal time to visit Maputo if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +25°C and about 16 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 18 mm of precipitation over an average of 6 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the driest month of the year in Maputo

Average weather

☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
18 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Maputo has great weather in August.

Average temperature in Maputo in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Maputo for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +13°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +24°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 53% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +28°C.

Is Maputo warm or cold in August?

Maputo is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +24°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +15°C to +17°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Maputo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Maputo in August

Maputo weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+24°C+25°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+9°C+8°C+12°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+36°C+37°C
Rainfall
12 mm18 mm33 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
71%70%71%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1020 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
181613
Cloudy days
789
Rainy days
668
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as great as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +24°C to +25°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 12 mm to 18 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 18 sunny days in July to 16 in August.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Maputo in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Maputo is gradually increasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Maputo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 4 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. Maputo is amazing in August with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Maputo wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Maputo?

This is the weather in Maputo in August 2023:
1 August
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+19°C
2 August
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+21°C
3 August
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+21°C
4 August
☀️
+23°C
5 August
☁️
+23°C
6 August
☀️
+24°C
7 August
☀️
+24°C
8 August
☀️
+24°C
9 August
☀️
+24°C
10 August
☀️
+22°C
11 August
☀️
+22°C
12 August
☀️
+24°C
13 August
☀️
+26°C
14 August
☀️
+29°C
15 August
☁️
+25°C
16 August
☁️
+21°C
17 August
☁️
+27°C
18 August
☁️
+30°C
19 August
☁️
+23°C
20 August
☀️
+26°C
21 August
☀️
+29°C
22 August
☁️
+24°C
23 August
☀️
+29°C
24 August
☁️
+21°C
25 August
☁️
+30°C
26 August
☁️
+27°C
27 August
☀️
+23°C
28 August
☁️
+22°C
29 August
☁️
+22°C
30 August
☀️
+23°C
31 August
☀️
+28°C
In August 2023 Maputo had 17 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Maputo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Maputo in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+26°C) and the highest in 2019 (+28°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 375 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 1261 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Maputo in August:

Is August a good time to visit Maputo?

Yes, August is a great time to go to Maputo, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Maputo.

Can you sunbathe in Maputo in August?

August is warm in Maputo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Maputo rainy in August?

Maputo is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Maputo in August?

The amount of sunny days in Maputo during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Maputo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Maputo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.