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Maputo Weather in September

Maputo in September

The short of it: Maputo in September averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 16° · rain 34 mm · daylight 11 h 59 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

September in Maputo brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 16°, with about 34 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 59 min in mid-September, 46 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Maputo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Matola, 12 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

September in Maputo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 25 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MatolaMaputo Province12 km W29°16°27 mm
BoaneMaputo Province27 km WSW30°15°22 mm
MarracueneMaputo Province27 km NNE29°16°33 mm
Bela VistaMaputo Province43 km SSE28°15°32 mm
MoambaMaputo Province53 km NW30°15°19 mm
NamaachaMaputo Province56 km W27°13°27 mm
ManhiçaMaputo Province67 km NNE29°15°32 mm
VuvulaneLubombo Region72 km W28°15°23 mm

The Almanac · Maputo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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September
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Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Maputo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°172 mm14 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦
February32°21°131 mm12 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
March31°20°96 mm11 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
April29°18°42 mm12 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
May28°16°24 mm10 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°14°12 mm10 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°13°15 mm10 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°14°9.0 mm13 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°16°34 mm13 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°17°52 mm13 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
November30°18°90 mm15 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
December32°20°110 mm15 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maputo in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maputo in September?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Maputo?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Maputo in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 11 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 31 min in June to 13 h 45 min in December.

Does it snow in Maputo in September?

Hardly — September nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Maputo in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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