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The climate of Quelimane is tropical, with a hot, rainy season from November to April and a relatively cool season from June to August.
The city is located in the center of Mozambique, on the coast.
In the austral winter, generally in Mozambique it is the dry season, but here there are some more showers, brought by the south-east trade winds, especially in the first part (May-July), when the sea is warmer.
Intense heat waves can occur from September to April, but especially from October to December, that is, before the rainy season.
Quelimane - Climate data
In Quelimane, the
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F), that of the warmest month (December) is of 28.7 °C (83.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Quelimane - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 24 | 33 | 28.6 | 76 | 91 | 83.4 |
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| February | 24 | 33 | 28.4 | 76 | 91 | 83.1 |
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| March | 24 | 32 | 28 | 75 | 90 | 82.3 |
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| April | 22 | 30 | 26.1 | 71 | 87 | 78.9 |
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| May | 19 | 29 | 23.9 | 66 | 85 | 75.1 |
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| June | 17 | 28 | 22.3 | 63 | 82 | 72.2 |
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| July | 16 | 27 | 21.4 | 61 | 81 | 70.6 |
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| August | 17 | 29 | 22.8 | 62 | 84 | 73.1 |
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| September | 19 | 31 | 24.7 | 66 | 87 | 76.5 |
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| October | 21 | 32 | 26.8 | 70 | 90 | 80.2 |
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| November | 23 | 34 | 28.2 | 73 | 92 | 82.8 |
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| December | 24 | 33 | 28.7 | 75 | 92 | 83.7 |
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| Year | 20.8 | 30.9 | 25.75 | 69.4 | 87.6 | 78.5 |
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In Quelimane,
precipitation amounts to 1460 millimeters (57.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in the driest month (September) to 240 mm (9.4 in) in the wettest ones (January, February, March) Here is the average precipitation.
Quelimane - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 240 | 9.4 | 11 |
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| February | 240 | 9.4 | 13 |
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| March | 240 | 9.4 | 13 |
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| April | 155 | 6.1 | 10 |
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| May | 80 | 3.1 | 8 |
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| June | 55 | 2.2 | 8 |
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| July | 60 | 2.4 | 8 |
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| August | 30 | 1.2 | 4 |
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| September | 20 | 0.8 | 2 |
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| October | 35 | 1.4 | 3 |
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| November | 90 | 3.5 | 5 |
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| December | 220 | 8.6 | 11 |
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| Year | 1460 | 57.5 | 96 |
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At Quelimane, the
sea temperature ranges from 24.5 °C (76 °F) in July, August to 29 °C (84 °F) in February, March. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Quelimane - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 28.5 | 83 | February | 29 | 84 | March | 29 | 84 | April | 28 | 83 | May | 27 | 81 | June | 25.5 | 78 | July | 24.5 | 76 | August | 24.5 | 76 | September | 25 | 77 | October | 25.5 | 78 | November | 27 | 80 | December | 28 | 82 | Year | 26.8 | 80.2 |
In Quelimane, there are on average around 2855
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Quelimane - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 7 | 220 | February | 7 | 195 | March | 7.5 | 225 | April | 7.5 | 230 | May | 7.5 | 240 | June | 7 | 215 | July | 7.5 | 230 | August | 8.5 | 265 | September | 8.5 | 260 | October | 8.5 | 255 | November | 9.5 | 280 | December | 7.5 | 240 | Year | 7.8 | 2855 |
Quelimane - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Quelimane is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it dropped to 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) in January 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 39.7 °C (103.5 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 240 mm (9.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
February, the weather in Quelimane is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it dropped to 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 240 mm (9.4 in), distributed over 13 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 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
March, the weather in Quelimane is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it dropped to 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) in March 1992.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in March 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 240 mm (9.4 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
April, the weather in Quelimane is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in April 2008.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in April 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
May, the weather in Quelimane is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.9 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) in May 2014.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) in May 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 8 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 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
June, the weather in Quelimane is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) in June 2008.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F) in June 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
July, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Quelimane is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.4 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) in July 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
August, the weather in Quelimane is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 10.1 °C (50.2 °F) in August 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in August 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
September, the weather in Quelimane is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.1 °C (52 °F) in September 1991.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 41.2 °C (106.2 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
October, the weather in Quelimane is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.2 °C (54 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
November, the weather in Quelimane is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it dropped to 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) in November 1998.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 44.4 °C (111.9 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
December, the weather in Quelimane is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in December 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, it reached 43.4 °C (110.1 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.