SeasonMapVilankulo weather in February
Mozambique
February in Vilankulo: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Vilankulo · #594 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Vilankulo in February
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Vilankulo climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 205 mm / 8.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Vilankulo in February
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.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(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 February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- 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 February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Vilankulo?
- February in Vilankulo: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Vilankulo on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Vilankulo in February?
- In February, Vilankulo averages a daily high of 29.7°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 205.1 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vilankulo in February?
- Vilankulo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in February.