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When to go · Maputo

Maputo in October

Great month. Warm; first rains possible late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
28°C / 18°C
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
Mozambique overall
Prices
Medium
Mozambique overall

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Maputo

Warm; first rains possible late in the month.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • MaputoHighs around 28 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 6 days
  • Deep south coast, Mozambique · Maputo, Ponta do Ouro, Maputo National Parkbest weather

    Sub-tropical: warm winters and humid summers; South African holidays crowd December and Easter.

Transition season

Fewer visitors and mild weather.

Watch: Late rains or early storms.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Peace and Reconciliation Day

    4 October · Whole city

    Public holiday.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mozambique overall
Medium
Prices · Mozambique overall
Medium

Mozambique overall: Warm, dry, last whales; excellent diving.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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