SeasonMapMozambique in January
January is one of Mozambique's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 4 destinations average 77/100, led by Vilankulo at 82 — 30°C and 17 rainy days — while Tofo is warmer at 33°C and scores 81.
#11 of 12 months for Mozambique · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Mozambique in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vilankulo | Beach | 30°C | 149 mm · 17 days | 82 tier A | — |
| 2 | Tofo | Beach | 33°C | 156 mm · 14 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 3 | Pemba | Beach | 30°C | 224 mm · 25 days | 73 tier B | — |
| 4 | Maputo | City | 32°C | 102 mm · 14 days | 70 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Mozambique in January
- Whale sharks and mantas · Vilankulo · 1 Oct – 15 Apr (usually)
- Whale shark season · Tofo · 1 Oct – 15 Mar (usually)