SeasonMapPemba weather in November
Mozambique
November in Pemba: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Pemba · #143 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pemba climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 32 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pemba in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Pemba's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPemba's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Pemba in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season
1 May – 15 Nov · usuallyThe dry season from May to November is the easier stretch for reaching the Quirimbas by boat, with average daytime temperatures around 28°C and the calmest seas of the year. Source ↗
- Nature
Whale migration
1 Jun – 15 Nov · usuallyWhale seasonHumpback and southern right whales migrate past Pemba between June and November, and dive boats heading out to the Quirimbas regularly cross paths with them along the way. Source ↗
- Season
Sailfish season
25 Aug – 15 Dec · usuallyForaging seasonSailfish season at the offshore Lazarus Banks runs from late August to mid-December and is the main draw for the sport-fishing charters working out of Pemba's harbour; other game fish bite year-round. Source ↗
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Pemba in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Pemba?
- November in Pemba: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Pemba on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Pemba in November?
- In November, Pemba averages a daily high of 31.6°C and a low of 24.4°C, with about 31.8 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pemba in November?
- Pemba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in November.