Inhambane weather by month & the best time to visit
Mozambique · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Inhambane is August — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 95/100), with September and May close behind. Inhambane averages about 2,971 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F and roughly 10 mm of rain in August.
When is the best time to visit Inhambane?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Inhambane is August, then September and May. The dullest month is December (69/100, 160 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Inhambane?
Inhambane gets a lot of sun: around 2,971 hours a year. August (95/100) is noticeably better than December (69). It ranks #3 of 12 destinations in Mozambique for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,918 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around January, carries about 52% of the annual 791 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 141 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| February | 77 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 107 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 96 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| April | 87 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 52 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| May | 92 | 25° / 77°F | 23° / 73°F | 24 mm | 6 | 27° / 81°F |
| June | 89 | 24° / 75°F | 22° / 72°F | 42 mm | 5 | 25° / 77°F |
| July | 92 | 23° / 73°F | 21° / 70°F | 23 mm | 5 | 25° / 77°F |
| August | 95 | 23° / 73°F | 21° / 70°F | 10 mm | 6 | 24° / 75°F |
| September | 94 | 24° / 75°F | 22° / 72°F | 14 mm | 7 | 24° / 75°F |
| October | 90 | 25° / 77°F | 23° / 73°F | 38 mm | 9 | 25° / 77°F |
| November | 81 | 26° / 79°F | 24° / 75°F | 84 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| December | 69 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 160 mm | 11 | 28° / 82°F |
Sea temperature in Inhambane by month
The sea off Inhambane is warmest in February at around 29°C / 84°F, and coolest in August at 24°C / 75°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Inhambane: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Inhambane?
Inhambane is a beach resort in Mozambique with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 29°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Inhambane get a year?
Inhambane gets about 2,971 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around August.
When is the best time to visit Inhambane?
The sunniest time to visit Inhambane is August, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 95/100 (with September and May close behind). Expect daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F.
What is the least sunny month in Inhambane?
December is the least sunny month in Inhambane, scoring 69/100 with about 160 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Inhambane?
The sea in Inhambane ranges from about 24°C (August) to 29°C (February). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Inhambane?
The typical midday UV index in Inhambane peaks around 12 (extreme) in January, easing to about 5 (moderate) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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