SeasonMapVilankulo weather in August
Mozambique
August in Vilankulo: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Vilankulo · #107 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Vilankulo climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 25°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sea temperature | 23°C / 74°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 6 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Vilankulo in August
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 August
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
Humpback whale migration
1 Jul – 15 Nov · usuallyWhale seasonMigrating humpback whales pass the Bazaruto Archipelago Marine National Park between July and November, and boats out of Vilankulo find them most days through the middle of that window. Source ↗
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Vilankulo in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Vilankulo?
- August in Vilankulo: warm, dry, 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 August?
- In August, Vilankulo averages a daily high of 25.3°C and a low of 18°C, with about 5.5 mm of rain over roughly 1.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vilankulo in August?
- Vilankulo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in August.