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Maputo in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Maputo in September will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Maputo, based on historical data.
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September

Weather in Maputo in September 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Maputo in September? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 13 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 33 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
33 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Maputo has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Maputo in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Maputo for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +97°F during the day to a minimum of +57°F during the night, the temperature in September averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +97°F.

Is Maputo warm or cold in September?

Maputo is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +64°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Maputo:

Climate in Maputo in September

Maputo weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+77°F+79°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+54°F+57°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+99°F+102°F
Rainfall
18 mm33 mm54 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
70%71%74%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
16137
Cloudy days
8911
Rainy days
6812
Snowy days
000

September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 18 mm to 33 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 71%. Winds are stronger in comparison to August, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 16 sunny days in August to 13 in September.

October brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Maputo in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 September, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Maputo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 45 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain. Maputo is amazing in September with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 September in Maputo?

This is the weather in Maputo in September 2023:
1 September
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+89°F
2 September
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+82°F
3 September
☀️
+82°F
4 September
☀️
+86°F
5 September
☀️
+89°F
6 September
☁️
+72°F
7 September
☀️
+77°F
8 September
☀️
+82°F
9 September
☀️
+83°F
10 September
☀️
+91°F
11 September
☀️
+90°F
12 September
☁️
+65°F
13 September
☁️
+71°F
14 September
☀️
+84°F
15 September
☀️
+95°F
16 September
☀️
+82°F
17 September
☁️
+72°F
18 September
☁️
+75°F
19 September
☀️
+83°F
20 September
☀️
+93°F
21 September
☀️
+79°F
22 September
☀️
+86°F
23 September
☀️
+87°F
24 September
☀️
+81°F
25 September
☁️
+80°F
26 September
☁️
+83°F
27 September
🌧️
+70°F
28 September
☁️
+72°F
29 September
☀️
+88°F
30 September
☀️
+96°F
In September 2023 Maputo had 21 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Maputo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Maputo in September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Maputo?

September is a really good time to go to Maputo. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Maputo.

Can you sunbathe in Maputo in September?

September 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 September?

Maputo is usually dry in September. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Maputo in September?

The amount of sunny days in Maputo during September varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Maputo

Source of the data

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.