Maputo weather in January
January in Maputo: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Maputo · #276 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Maputo climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 102 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Maputo in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Maputo?
- January in Maputo: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Maputo on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Maputo in January?
- In January, Maputo averages a daily high of 28.5°C and a low of 22.9°C, with about 101.8 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Maputo in January?
- Maputo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.