If you plan to visit Maputo in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 104 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the hottest month of the year in Maputo;
Average weather
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+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+104°F
Max.
104 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Maputo has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Maputo in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Maputo for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +66°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +82°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +84°F.
Is Maputo warm or cold in December?
Maputo is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +72°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
December is the hottest month in Maputo, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Maputo in December
Maputo weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+84°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+59°F
+63°F
+64°F
Max. temperature
+109°F
+104°F
+102°F
Rainfall
85 mm
104 mm
112 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
76%
77%
77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
3
Cloudy days
10
10
9
Rainy days
14
16
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +81°F to +84°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 104 mm.Humidity rises from 76% to 77%.Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in November to 3 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Maputo in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Maputo is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Maputo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 171 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Maputo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Maputo wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Maputo?
This is the weather in Maputo in December 2023:
1 December
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+80°F
2 December
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+85°F
3 December
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+84°F
4 December
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+85°F
5 December
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+84°F
6 December
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+76°F
7 December
🌧️
+76°F
8 December
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+86°F
9 December
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+87°F
10 December
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+78°F
11 December
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+74°F
12 December
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+90°F
13 December
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+79°F
14 December
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+85°F
15 December
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+82°F
16 December
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+77°F
17 December
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+83°F
18 December
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+90°F
19 December
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+81°F
20 December
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+84°F
21 December
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+85°F
22 December
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+86°F
23 December
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+88°F
24 December
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+88°F
25 December
🌧️
+83°F
26 December
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+76°F
27 December
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+72°F
28 December
🌧️
+76°F
29 December
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+81°F
30 December
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+81°F
31 December
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+84°F
In December 2023 Maputo had 5 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Maputo climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Maputo in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+79°F) and the highest in 2019 (+83°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 375 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 1261 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Maputo in December:
Is December a good time to visit Maputo?
It’s always a good time to visit Maputo, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Maputo in December?
December is warm in Maputo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Maputo rainy in December?
Maputo is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Maputo in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Maputo in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Maputo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.