Major city · Mozambique
Beira
Spend 1–2 days in Beira for a quick city glimpse; see the cathedral, central market and Savanna Beach, then move on.
Beira is Mozambique's second‑largest city, a rebuilt port with a colonial core, a market and a nearby beach. A half‑day covers the main sights; a full day adds a beach trip.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MZN
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (cyclone risk)
- Airport
- BEW
- Nights
- 1
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- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- Southern Africa ↗A rental car may leave its home country only with the rental company's cross-border letter, the registration papers and paid road taxes at each post; driving into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Angola without them ends at the border.
- Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
- Mozambique ↗Many Western passports are visa-exempt for 30 days but still need an approved travel authorisation from the official evisa.gov.mz portal before departure; it cannot be bought on arrival.
- Mozambique ↗Carry your passport or a certified copy at all times; police document checks are common.
- Mozambique ↗Governments advise against travel to parts of Cabo Delgado province in the north; check your own government's advice for the exact areas.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Beira119 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Beira, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mozambican metical (MZN, MT).Mozambique-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodacom, Movitel and Tmcel are the networks; Vodacom has the widest coverage along the southern coast.Mozambique-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap; lodges provide filtered water.Mozambique-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% if no service charge.Mozambique-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mozambique-wide
- SafetyCrime is concentrated in Baixa at night; keep valuables secure and use reputable transport.
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- RestroomsFlush toilets in hotels and restaurants; basic outside towns.Mozambique-wide
- Emergency numbers119 police · 117 ambulance · 198 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysOffices close at weekends and on public holidays; the long Christmas season slows paperwork.Mozambique-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBEW Beira International Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) from town, reachable by bus or taxi).BEW Beira International Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) from town, reachable by bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundMinibuses (chapas) link the city, airport and nearby towns; taxis are common for short trips; walk for central sights.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeMT200–300
- Street or quick mealMeal at market stallMT250–500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km))MT300–500
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse bed, a night, per personMZN 1,200
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomMZN 4,500
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomMZN 7,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MZN 2,500 · Mid MZN 4,000 · High MZN 6,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BEW Beira International Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) from town, reachable by bus or taxi)BEW Beira International Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) from town, reachable by bus or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Beira: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Minibuses (chapas) link the city, airport and nearby towns; taxis are common for short trips; walk for central sights.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Savanna Beach
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Chapa north, then small boat across river
Ask locals for the boat schedule; basic facilities only.
Rio Maria
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Road via Monte Verde, private vehicle or taxi
No facilities; watch for mud on approach.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Tivoli
Central, A/C, small rooms, restaurant on‑site
Beira Guesthouse
Budget option near main square
Jardim das Velas
Beach‑front lodge, 12 rooms, US $110
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MT2,500–3,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- MT4,000–5,500 excl. bed
- High
- MT6,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse bed1 × 1 night × MZN 1,200 | MZN 1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MZN 2,500 | MZN 2,500 |
| Airport taxi (single)1 × MZN 800 · check | MZN 800 |
| Chapa to Savanna Beach (round‑trip)1 × MZN 300 · check | MZN 300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MZN 480 |
| Trip total≈ MZN 5,280 per person per day, bed included | MZN 5,280 |
2026 estimate in metical; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | MT200–300 |
| Meal at market stall | MT250–500 |
| Taxi (city, 5 km) | MT300–500 |
| Chapa (city‑to‑airport) | MT150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Avoid walking alone in Baixa after dark; petty crime is common.
- Cyclone season peaks Jan–Mar; check forecasts before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 119
- Ambulance
- 117
- Fire
- 198
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My bed tonight
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police119
- Ambulance117
- Fire198
Embassy
US consulate in Maputo; contact for assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (taxi): ≈ MT800 (check)
- Chapa to Savanna Beach (round‑trip): ≈ MT300 (check)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (olá)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (quanto custa)
- Onde fica a praia? — Where is the beach? (onde fica a praia)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beira. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (cyclone risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add airport‑to‑hotel contract for BEW.
- Map chapas routes to Chimoio and Vilankulo.
- Create safety pocket card with emergency numbers and taxi fare guide.
Sources
- officialBeira municipality official site
- secondaryWikidata – Beira
- secondaryWikivoyage: Beira, revision 5334298 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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