SeasonMapPemba weather in October
Mozambique
October in Pemba: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Pemba · #101 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pemba climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pemba in October
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 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
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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 October
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Pemba?
- October in Pemba: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Pemba on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Pemba in October?
- In October, Pemba averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 22.9°C, with about 16.1 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pemba in October?
- Pemba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in October.