Climate - Lichinga (Mozambique)

The climate of Lichinga (formerly Vila Cabral) is subtropical, tempered by altitude, with a warm, rainy season from November to April and a cool, dry season from June to August.
The city is located in the north of Mozambique, at 1,350 meters (4,430 feet) above sea level, and not far from Lake Malawi.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 15.7 °C (60.2 °F), that of the warmest month (November) is of 22.2 °C (72.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1135 millimeters (44.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest month (August) to 235 mm (9.3 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2380 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Lichinga - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 20.8 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.5 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in January 2018, it dropped to 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in January 2016, it reached 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 19 days.
On average, there are 130 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 86%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in February 1998, it dropped to 12.8 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, in February 2020, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 130 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 84%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.8 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, in March 2017, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, in March 1993, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 160 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, in April 2008, it dropped to 9.2 °C (48.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, in April 2018, it reached 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in May 2010, it dropped to 7.4 °C (45.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, in May 1992, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, in June 2006, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, in June 2020, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 15.7 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, in July 2012, it dropped to 5.1 °C (41.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, in July 2008, it reached 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.3 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, in August 2010, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, in August 2014, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, in September 2006, it dropped to 7.2 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in September 2020, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, in October 2018, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, in October 2017, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

In November, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.1 °C (62.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in November 1991, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, in November 2020, it reached 34.6 °C (94.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

In December, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 21.3 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 17.1 °C (62.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (78 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in December 1998, it dropped to 10.6 °C (51.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, in December 2019, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 235 mm (9.3 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).