The climate of Inhambane is tropical, with a hot, rainy season from November to March and a cooler, drier season from May to September.
The city is located in southern Mozambique, just south of the Tropic of Capricorn, and overlooks a bay, beyond which lies the twin city of Maxixe.
In Inhambane, the
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of
20.5 °C, that of the warmest month (January) is of
27.4 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Inhambane - Average temperatures (1991-2020) |
| Month | Min | Max | Mean |
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| January | 23.4 | 31.4 | 27.4 |
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| February | 23.2 | 31.5 | 27.4 |
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| March | 22.8 | 31.1 | 27 |
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| April | 20.4 | 29.5 | 25 |
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| May | 17.8 | 27.8 | 22.8 |
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| June | 16.2 | 26.2 | 21.2 |
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| July | 15.4 | 25.5 | 20.5 |
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| August | 16.2 | 26 | 21.1 |
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| September | 18.4 | 27.1 | 22.7 |
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| October | 19.7 | 28.2 | 23.9 |
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| November | 21.6 | 29.2 | 25.4 |
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| December | 23 | 30.3 | 26.7 |
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| Year | 19.8 | 28.6 | 24.2 |
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amounts to
950 millimeters per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from
30 millimeters in the driest month (August) to
150 millimeters in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
Inhambane - Average precipitation| Month | Days |
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| January | 150 | 5 |
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| February | 135 | 6 |
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| March | 110 | 5 |
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| April | 80 | 4 |
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| May | 60 | 3 |
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| June | 55 | 3 |
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| July | 35 | 2 |
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| August | 30 | 2 |
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| September | 35 | 2 |
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| October | 40 | 2 |
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| November | 75 | 4 |
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| December | 145 | 5 |
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| Year | 950 | 42 |
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The
sea temperature ranges from
23.5 °C in August to
28 °C in January, February, March. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Inhambane - Sea temperature| Month |
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| January | 2828 |
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| February | 28 |
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| March | 28 |
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| April | 27 |
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| May | 26 |
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| June | 25 |
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| July | 24 |
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| August | 23.5 |
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| September | 24 |
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| October | 25 |
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| November | 26"> |
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| December | 27 |
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| Year | 26 |
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There are on average around 2505
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Inhambane - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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| January | 6.5 | 210 |
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| February | 7 | 195 |
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| March | 6.5 | 205 |
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| April | 7 | 205 |
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| May | 7 | 220 |
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| June | 6.5 | 190 |
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| July | 7 | 210 |
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| August | 7.5 | 230 |
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| September | 7 | 210 |
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| October | 7 | 225 |
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| November | 6.5 | 195 |
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| December | 7 | 210 |
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| Year | 6.9 | 2505 |
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Inhambane - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C, with a minimum of 23.2 °C and a maximum of 31.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 14.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 28.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27 °C, with a minimum of 22.8 °C and a maximum of 31.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 28.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25 °C, with a minimum of 20.4 °C and a maximum of 29.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 27.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C, with a minimum of 17.8 °C and a maximum of 27.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C, with a minimum of 16.2 °C and a maximum of 26.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 24.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
July, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.5 °C, with a minimum of 15.4 °C and a maximum of 25.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 11.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 23.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.1 °C, with a minimum of 16.2 °C and a maximum of 26 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 14.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 23.6 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C, with a minimum of 18.4 °C and a maximum of 27.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 15 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.9 °C, with a minimum of 19.7 °C and a maximum of 28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of 15.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 24.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C, with a minimum of 21.6 °C and a maximum of 29.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C, with a minimum of 23 °C and a maximum of 30.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 12.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 27.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.