Xai-Xai weather by month & the best time to visit
Mozambique · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
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The best time to visit Xai-Xai is August — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 93/100), with May and July close behind. Xai-Xai averages about 2,904 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F and roughly 15 mm of rain in August.
When is the best time to visit Xai-Xai?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Xai-Xai is August, then May and July. The dullest month is January (69/100, 149 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Xai-Xai?
Xai-Xai gets a lot of sun: around 2,904 hours a year. August (93/100) is noticeably better than January (69). It ranks #7 of 12 destinations in Mozambique for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,918 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around January, carries about 48% of the annual 762 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69 | 30° / 86°F | 23° / 73°F | 149 mm | 13 | 28° / 82°F |
| February | 80 | 30° / 86°F | 23° / 73°F | 90 mm | 13 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 80 | 30° / 86°F | 22° / 72°F | 90 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| April | 83 | 28° / 82°F | 20° / 68°F | 70 mm | 9 | 26° / 79°F |
| May | 92 | 27° / 81°F | 17° / 63°F | 22 mm | 7 | 25° / 77°F |
| June | 91 | 25° / 77°F | 16° / 61°F | 27 mm | 5 | 23° / 73°F |
| July | 92 | 24° / 75°F | 15° / 59°F | 21 mm | 5 | 22° / 72°F |
| August | 93 | 26° / 79°F | 16° / 61°F | 15 mm | 7 | 22° / 72°F |
| September | 92 | 28° / 82°F | 17° / 63°F | 22 mm | 8 | 23° / 73°F |
| October | 88 | 29° / 84°F | 19° / 66°F | 46 mm | 9 | 24° / 75°F |
| November | 81 | 30° / 86°F | 21° / 70°F | 81 mm | 11 | 26° / 79°F |
| December | 73 | 31° / 88°F | 22° / 72°F | 129 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
Sea temperature in Xai-Xai by month
The sea off Xai-Xai is warmest in February at around 29°C / 84°F, and coolest in July at 22°C / 72°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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Xai-Xai: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Xai-Xai?
Xai-Xai 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 Xai-Xai get a year?
Xai-Xai gets about 2,904 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around August.
When is the best time to visit Xai-Xai?
The sunniest time to visit Xai-Xai is August, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 93/100 (with May and July close behind). Expect daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F.
What is the least sunny month in Xai-Xai?
January is the least sunny month in Xai-Xai, scoring 69/100 with about 149 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Xai-Xai?
The sea in Xai-Xai ranges from about 22°C (July) to 29°C (February). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Xai-Xai?
The typical midday UV index in Xai-Xai peaks around 13 (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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