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Mozambique Weather & Climate
The weather in Mozambique is celebrated for it's warm, tropical climate. The temperature averages around 28°C whilst the weather adjacent to the coast line is sunny and warm even in the middle of winter. As in any area the most rainfall occurs during summer, which in Mozambique is from October to April. This time of the year is known to be humid and hot along with the expected rainfall.
From April to September you will experience the cold, dry winter that Mozambique has to offer. This is believed to be the better period for travel and the prime time to travel to Mozambique. There are howewer regional variations when dealing with the rainfall patterns. The inland areas Nampula and Niassa are cooler but more humid in comparison to the to the country's coast line.This is due to the relief that the evenings cooler temperatures grant the inland areas.
In the North of Mozambique, there is an abundance of water due to the fact that there is a copious amount of rainfall in this area compared to the South of Mozambique where the rainfall is minimal and there are prolonged seasons of droughts.
The North - eastern coast of Mozambique is believed to be the hottest and most humid found in the country. Conditions could become uncomfortable and even intolerable, overseas visitors not accustomed to the uncommon weather Mozambique has to offer would do well to pass through to the inland where the weather is cooler.
In the South parts of the country the rainfall is peaking during the months of October through to March while in the Northern parts there is a six week extention either way. Annual rainfall along the coastal line averages between 800 to 900mm. In the rainy season the likelihood of floods are at its peak, widespread flooding around river basins like the Zambezi are not uncommon.There is also a great risk of cyclones along the coastal areas of central Mozambique.
The Sun heralds the arrival of a magestic summer as the clouds give way to the glorious rays signaling superb conditions for the entire country, as May brings forth the end of the rain. The weather in Mozambique is at it's best during the winter months and believed to be the most pleasant.The skies are crystal clear with not a cloud in sight and rainfall is something of the past. April to September are known as the dry season as the humidity drops considerably.
From April to September you will experience the cold, dry winter that Mozambique has to offer. This is believed to be the better period for travel and the prime time to travel to Mozambique. There are howewer regional variations when dealing with the rainfall patterns. The inland areas Nampula and Niassa are cooler but more humid in comparison to the to the country's coast line.This is due to the relief that the evenings cooler temperatures grant the inland areas.
In the North of Mozambique, there is an abundance of water due to the fact that there is a copious amount of rainfall in this area compared to the South of Mozambique where the rainfall is minimal and there are prolonged seasons of droughts.
The North - eastern coast of Mozambique is believed to be the hottest and most humid found in the country. Conditions could become uncomfortable and even intolerable, overseas visitors not accustomed to the uncommon weather Mozambique has to offer would do well to pass through to the inland where the weather is cooler.
In the South parts of the country the rainfall is peaking during the months of October through to March while in the Northern parts there is a six week extention either way. Annual rainfall along the coastal line averages between 800 to 900mm. In the rainy season the likelihood of floods are at its peak, widespread flooding around river basins like the Zambezi are not uncommon.There is also a great risk of cyclones along the coastal areas of central Mozambique.
The Sun heralds the arrival of a magestic summer as the clouds give way to the glorious rays signaling superb conditions for the entire country, as May brings forth the end of the rain. The weather in Mozambique is at it's best during the winter months and believed to be the most pleasant.The skies are crystal clear with not a cloud in sight and rainfall is something of the past. April to September are known as the dry season as the humidity drops considerably.
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