December weather forecast
Mozambique

December in Mozambique marks the peak of the summer season, characterized by the year's highest temperatures and significant rainfall. This month is the height of the country's wet season, with hot, humid conditions dominating the weather.

Temperatures in December usually range from 30°C (86°F) to 35°C (95°F) across the country. Coastal cities such as Beira and Maputo, despite the moderating effects of the Indian Ocean, also experience these high temperatures, with nights remaining warm. The humidity levels in December are high, making the heat more pronounced.

Rainfall in December reaches a peak compared to the rest of the year, with average precipitation levels soaring to 150mm (5.91") in the northern and central regions. The southern region also experiences a substantial increase in rainfall, further intensifying the wet conditions of the summer season.

In comparison to November, December experiences a slight increase in temperatures and a substantial increase in rainfall. Looking forward into January, the hot, rainy conditions persist as the wet season continues, and the risk of cyclones remains high, particularly in the northern coastal regions. The extreme weather conditions make this month one of the most challenging for travel and outdoor activities.

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• Maputo - December »
  In Maputo, Mozambique, in December, the average water temperature is 25.4°C (77.7°F). In Maputo in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 85mm (3.35") of accumulated precipitation.
• Matola - December »
  December has the longest days of the year in Matola, with an average of 13h and 42min of daylight. December has the longest days of the year in Matola, with an average of 13h and 42min of daylight.
• Beira - December »
  The month with the longest days in Beira, Mozambique, is December, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight. In Beira, Mozambique, during December, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 106mm (4.17") of precipitation.
• Chimoio - December »
  In Chimoio, Mozambique, in December, during 23.1 rainfall days, 168mm (6.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January, March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Chimoio.
• Nacala - December »
  Nacala's warmest months, January through April, October through December, record an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F). Nacala's warmest months, January through April, October through December, record an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).
• Quelimane - December »
  With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Quelimane. December has the longest days of the year in Quelimane, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight.
• Maxixe - December »
  In Maxixe, in December, during 15.8 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of December, in Maxixe, sunrise is at 04:54 and sunset at 18:29 CAT.
• Lichinga - December »
  In December, in Lichinga the rain falls for 26.9 days. December has the longest days of the year in Lichinga, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
• Pemba - December »
  The month with the longest days in Pemba is December, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight. In Pemba, the month of December is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 30.4°C (86.7°F) and a low of 26.3°C (79.3°F).
• Dondo - December »
  The month with the longest days in Dondo is December, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight. December, with its high-temperature average of 32.2°C (90°F) and a low-temperature average of 23.3°C (73.9°F), is the warmest month in Dondo, Mozambique.