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When to go · Xai-Xai

Xai-Xai in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rainy and hot; road conditions may worsen).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Mozambique overall
Prices
Low
Mozambique overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Xai-Xai

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rainy and hot; road conditions may worsen).

Is another month better than February?

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • Xai-XaiHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mozambique overall
Low
Prices · Mozambique overall
Low

Mozambique overall: Peak cyclone risk on the Inhambane and Sofala coasts; boats cancel.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Xai-Xai, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Apr: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 9

    Apr: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Feb: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Apr: 0

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rainy and hot; road conditions may worsen).

April: Inside Xai-Xai's best window: Apr–Nov.

Xai-Xai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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