SeasonMapVilankulo weather in April
Mozambique
April in Vilankulo: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Vilankulo · #80 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Vilankulo climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 34 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 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 Vilankulo in April
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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Vilankulo'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 weatherVilankulo's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Vilankulo in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season
1 Mar – 15 Nov · usuallyThe dry season runs March to November with cooler nights and steadier seas for the crossing to the Bazaruto Archipelago; the wet months from December to February bring hotter, more humid weather and rougher boat rides. Source ↗
- Nature
Whale sharks and mantas
1 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyDive seasonWhale sharks and manta rays gather around the Bazaruto channel from October through to April, a window that overlaps with the archipelago's hottest and wettest months. Source ↗
- Hazard
Cyclone season
15 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyThe South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season runs November to April and this coast is directly exposed: INAM's warning for Tropical Cyclone Gezani named Vilankulo and Inhassoro districts for over 200mm of rain in February 2026. Source ↗
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Vilankulo in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Vilankulo?
- April in Vilankulo: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Vilankulo on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Vilankulo in April?
- In April, Vilankulo averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 21°C, with about 33.7 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vilankulo in April?
- Vilankulo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in April.