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Maputo in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Maputo in February 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Maputo in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 96 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+40°C
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Maputo has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Maputo in February

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

Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +22°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +29°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +25°C.

Is Maputo warm or cold in February?

Maputo is typically warm in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +24°C.

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

February is one of the warmest months in Maputo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Maputo in February

Maputo weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+29°C+29°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+18°C+19°C+17°C
Max. temperature
+39°C+40°C+38°C
Rainfall
112 mm96 mm77 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%78%78%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
335
Cloudy days
977
Rainy days
171717
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 112 mm to 96 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 February, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Maputo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 86% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 285 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 60 mm, which is considered heavy rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
February is one of the rainiest months in Maputo, here is a comparison with other months, 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 February in Maputo?

This is the weather in Maputo in February 2023:
1 February
🌧️
+27°C
2 February
☁️
+33°C
3 February
☁️
+29°C
4 February
☁️
+30°C
5 February
☁️
+31°C
6 February
🌧️
+30°C
7 February
🌧️
+29°C
8 February
🌧️
+28°C
9 February
🌧️
+29°C
10 February
🌧️
+26°C
11 February
🌧️
+27°C
12 February
🌧️
+31°C
13 February
☁️
+30°C
14 February
🌧️
+30°C
15 February
🌧️
+31°C
16 February
🌧️
+33°C
17 February
🌧️
+30°C
18 February
🌧️
+30°C
19 February
🌧️
+30°C
20 February
☁️
+34°C
21 February
☁️
+31°C
22 February
☁️
+27°C
23 February
☁️
+28°C
24 February
☁️
+30°C
25 February
☁️
+28°C
26 February
🌧️
+26°C
27 February
🌧️
+28°C
28 February
🌧️
+25°C
In February 2023 Maputo had 0 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 25 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 February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Maputo?

It’s always a good time to visit Maputo, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Maputo in February?

February 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 February?

Maputo is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Maputo in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Maputo in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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.