Best time to visit Mozambique
Mozambique is all about tropical climes. For Indian Ocean beach bliss, head there during the dry season from April-Sept.![]()
Leave the rains to fill those vast rivers, and keep the wetlands, well, wet, between October and March. Rainfall is heaviest on the coast during this season, although the inland mountainous regions can get rain all year round. Both seasons bring serious heat, topping 30°C in the dry season but rarely dipping below the high 20s all year. The shoulder season of September and October is a great time, as you will catch less rain, have fewer people around, but you will also catch the humpback whales which visit between July and October.
Mozambique Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
22
31
159
FEB
22
31
138
MAR
22
30
98
APR
19
29
56
MAY
16
27
30
JUN
13
25
18
JUL
13
25
18
AUG
15
26
15
SEP
17
27
41
OCT
18
27
57
NOV
20
29
77
DEC
21
30
84
Mozambique travel advice
Cultural tips
Dirk Reiche from our Mozambique specialist partner Sunway Safaris:
“When visiting Mozambique for the first time be patient. Not a lot of the locals speak English and unless you speak some Portuguese you might have trouble communicating. Everything is on a go slow in Mozambique and you need to fit in.”
Money & visa tips
Sarah Ahern, from our partner Exodus, shares her Mozambique travel advice:“South African Rand are accepted in many areas of Mozambique – it is best to bring a mixture of South African rand, US dollars, and local currency.”
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Laurenne Mansbridge at our partner, Pioneer Expeditions:
“The official currency for Mozambique is Meticais, however the US dollar is widely accepted. So as long as you bring some small denomination notes you can get by without Meticais. Officially you can get a visa on arrival at most ports in Mozambique – however, we do not advise it. There have been a few cases where this has been denied so we now recommend you get this before you arrive.”
“The official currency for Mozambique is Meticais, however the US dollar is widely accepted. So as long as you bring some small denomination notes you can get by without Meticais. Officially you can get a visa on arrival at most ports in Mozambique – however, we do not advise it. There have been a few cases where this has been denied so we now recommend you get this before you arrive.”
Packing tips
Sarah Ahern:
“For any of the water based activities, a rash vest and board shorts are the most comfortable options. Also, Mozambique is a high risk malarial area: anti-malarials are strongly recommended.”
Itinerary tips
Laurenne Mansbridge:
“The capital Maputo is surprisingly chilled and elegant (unlike the majority of Africa’s capitals) so is definitely worth a visit.”
Dirk Reiche:
“If you are a keen fisherman contact a fishing charter company before you head to this beautiful country and try your hand at landing some really amazing game fish. Try the local restaurants on the coast as they have a great Portuguese style of cooking and when it comes to fresh fish this is a must.”
Whale watching
Sarah Ahern;
"From July to October is my favourite time for visiting as this is when the humpback whales are likely to be migrating up the coast and some wonderful whale sightings can be had!”
"From July to October is my favourite time for visiting as this is when the humpback whales are likely to be migrating up the coast and some wonderful whale sightings can be had!”
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