January weather forecast
Maputo, Mozambique

Maputo starts the year with warm, slightly humid conditions. With the highest temperature reaching up to 29.9°C (85.8°F), January is the hottest month of the year in Maputo, Mozambique. This period is characterized by abundant sunshine, bathing the city in around 8 hours of sunlight a day. The city also experiences relatively high humidity, providing a slightly sticky sensation. Sea temperatures are at their peak, making it a great time for water enthusiasts to indulge in marine activities.

Temperature

In Maputo, January is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Maputo is 69%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Maputo. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 171mm (6.73") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January and February, with an average sea temperature of 27.4°C (81.3°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Maputo.
Note: In water activities such as swimming and diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed highly pleasurable for extended periods without any unease.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of January in Maputo, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:42 CAT.

Sunshine

In Maputo, the average sunshine in January is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 12 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Enforce all necessary precautions, unprotected skin might burn swiftly. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more should be applied liberally every two hours and directly after outdoor activities or swimming. Stay alert! Reflective properties of sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.