August weather forecast
Mozambique

August in Mozambique is a transitional month, marking the beginning of the shift from the cooler winter season to the warmer spring. Temperatures begin to rise slightly, and while the country remains predominantly dry, there is a subtle increase in rainfall towards the end of the month.

Temperatures in August range from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F) across the country, with coastal cities such as Beira and Maputo experiencing a similar range due to the moderating influence of the Indian Ocean. Nights can still be cool, particularly in the southern region. Humidity levels remain relatively low in August, contributing to a pleasant climate.

Rainfall in August continues to be low, but there is a slight increase compared to July, with average precipitation levels rising to 15mm (0.59") in the northern and central regions. The southern region, however, remains dry, with very little rainfall expected.

In comparison to July, August sees a slight increase in both temperature and rainfall as the country slowly transitions into the spring season. Looking forward to September, temperatures continue to rise, and rainfall increases, particularly in the northern and central regions, marking the onset of the spring season.

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• Maputo - August »
  The month with the least rainfall in Maputo is August, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. In Maputo the average seawater temperature in August is 22.2°C (72°F).
• Matola - August »
  Taking a turnaround from July, the weather in Matola, Mozambique exhibits a mild increase in both, sea temperatures and daylight hours, in August. The month with the coldest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F).
• Beira - August »
  The month with the least rainfall in Beira is August, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. The months with the lowest humidity in Beira are August through October, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
• Chimoio - August »
  The months with the least rainfall in Chimoio are June through August Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of rain. The months with the highest UV index in Chimoio are January, March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Nacala - August »
  With an average sea temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Nacala. In Nacala, in August, the average water temperature is 25.6°C (78.1°F).
• Quelimane - August »
  July and August, with an average sea temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Quelimane. In Quelimane in August, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.
• Maxixe - August »
  The month with the least rainfall in Maxixe is August, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. August is the least humid month in Maxixe with an average relative humidity of 71%.
• Lichinga - August »
  January, March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Lichinga, Mozambique. January, March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Lichinga, Mozambique.
• Pemba - August »
  With an average sea temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Pemba. In Pemba, in August, the average water temperature is 25.7°C (78.3°F).
• Dondo - August »
  In Dondo during August, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. On the last day of August, in Dondo, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:32 CAT.