The climate of Mueda
Situated in
Mozambique,
Mueda experiences a noticeably tropical climate, namely Aw by Köppen climate classification. This falls into the Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate type, which characterizes Mueda's weather throughout the year.
The year in Mueda is subject to a consistent temperature mode with slight variations across the months. In the peak of the hot season the temperatures can average 30°C (86°F), with the hottest month recorded is
December at 30.9°C (87.6°F). During the cooler period, temperatures fall to as low as 21.3°C (70.3°F), seen in
July. However, the menace of high humidity is consistent throughout the year, with readings staying at an average ranging from 73% to 82%.
Rainfall in Mueda follows a typical tropical pattern with the volume varying enormously throughout different periods of the year. Wet season rainfall is heavy, with the heaviest rainfall registered at 250mm (9.84") in
January, while during the dry season, the rainfall dips down to just 2mm (0.08") in
September.
A peculiarity is that, despite it is a tropical location, Mueda experiences a significant amount of sunshine throughout the year. The number of sunshine hours fluctuates between 8.1 hours in
April to 9.4 hours in September. This accompanies a consistent visibility of around 10km (6.2mi) throughout the year.
The best time to visit Mueda
The period from
May to
September is probably the most agreeable to visit
Mueda. The combination of cooler temperatures, ranging from 26.8°C (80.2°F) to 28.3°C (82.9°F), lower relative humidity at 73% to 75%, and scant rainfall as low as 2mm (0.08"), provides an excellent atmosphere for outdoor activities and sightseeing. Additionally, the highest amount of sunshine is observed during this period, with sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in September.
The worst time to visit Mueda
The months of
January and
February are considered less favourable for a visit to
Mueda. This period is the height of the wet season when the area receives heavy rainfall averaging between 211mm (8.31") and 250mm (9.84"), coupled with high humidity of 81% to 82%. Although the temperature remains consistently high at about 30°C (86°F), the high precipitation and humidity might not favour outdoor activities and explorations.
Spring weather in Mueda
In
Mueda, the spring months of
September,
October and
November witness a steady uptick in temperature from 28.3°C (82.9°F) to 30.4°C (86.7°F). Rainfall is less frequent, gradually increasing from 2mm (0.08") in September to 29mm (1.14") in November. The humidity tends to rise gradually from 75% to 76% during this period, coupled with a relatively stable amount of sunshine, varying between 9.4 hours in September and 9.1 hours in November.
Summer weather in Mueda
Summer in
Mueda, spanning
December to
February, is characterized by high temperatures, high humidity and significant rainfall. Temperatures vary slightly from 30.1°C (86.2°F) to 30.9°C (87.6°F).
January witnesses the peak rainfall of the year, reaching up to 250mm (9.84"). Relative humidity hovers around 82%, making this region damp and humid. Notwithstanding, the sunshine duration remains relatively consistent, varying from 7.8 hours to 8.6 hours.
Autumn weather in Mueda
From
March to
May,
Mueda transitions from high temperatures and abundant rains to cooler and drier conditions. Though temperatures remain relatively high, ranging from 29.8°C (85.6°F) to 27.5°C (81.5°F), the precipitation drops drastically from 161mm (6.34") to 11mm (0.43"). The relative humidity during this period drops from 81% to 75%, and the hours of sunshine increases from 8.1 hours to 9.2 hours.
Winter weather in Mueda
June,
July, and
August mark the quietest weather phase in
Mueda. The temperatures persistently drop to a low of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and relative humidity falls to 73%. These months see the least precipitation, with rainfall dipping to as low as 5mm (0.2") in August. The quantity of sunshine remains static at approximately 9.2 to 9.3 hours, promoting clear skies and superb visibility.
Weather in January
Compared to
Mueda's overall climate norms,
January brings in the new year with sweltering warmth and higher humidity levels. In this month, a high average temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F) pairs with a 25.2°C (77.4°F) nightly low.
Weather in January »Weather in February
In
February,
Mueda enjoys warm temperatures similar to
January but with decreased rainfall. The month continues to maintain a high average temperature that stoops slightly from 30.1°C (86.2°F) in January to 30.2°C (86.4°F).
Weather in February »Weather in March
March ushered in by a slight decrease in temperature from
February, signaling the gradual transition of weather in
Mueda,
Mozambique. The daytime heat lessens to a high average temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) accompanied by a slight increase in rainfall.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April’s climate is marked by dropping temperatures and steady decrease of rainfall. The average temperature high dips under 30 to 29.1°C (84.4°F), providing a noticeable cooling trend compared to the blistering heat of
March.
Weather in April » Weather in May
The summer heat continues to disintegrate in
Mueda with the advent of
May. A more pronounced decrease in temperatures is observed with a high average temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F). A drastic shift in rainfall occurs, diminishing from 161mm (6.34") in
April to just 31mm (1.22").
Weather in May »Weather in June
With
June's arrival, there is a continuation of comfortable temperatures in
Mueda. Dipping slightly from
May's 28.1°C (82.6°F), the high average temperature now reaches 27.5°C (81.5°F). As observed, there is a further decrease in the rainfall to a mere 11mm (0.43").
Weather in June »
Weather in July
July beckons in
Mueda with slightly cooler temperatures and persisting dry conditions. There's a minor dip in average temperatures, dropping to a high of 26.8°C (80.2°F). Its standing out feature is the least monthly rainfall of only 9mm (0.35").
Weather in July » Weather in August
August in
Mueda presents slightly variable weather conditions compared to the previous month. A slight increase in daily high temperature to 27.6°C (81.7°F) is observed. The rainfall marginally inches upwards, reaching a total of 5mm (0.2").
Weather in August » Weather in September
September exhibits a transition from the cooler climates of
August towards the warming trend leading into the end of the year in
Mueda,
Mozambique. The average high temperature experiences a bump to 28.3°C (82.9°F). There is a negligible increase in monthly rainfall reaching up to 2mm (0.08") from August's 5mm (0.2").
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October manifests a substantial increase in
Mueda's climate variables compared to
September. Noticeably, the high average temperature increases significantly to 29.5°C (85.1°F). Despite being in the final quarter of the year, rainfall increases marginally to 10mm (0.39").
Weather in October » Weather in November
In
November,
Mueda experiences a consistent upsurge in warmth and humidity. Climbing from
October's 29.5°C (85.1°F), the average high temperature reaches 30.4°C (86.7°F). It is accompanied by an increase in rainfall to 29mm (1.14").
Weather in November »Weather in December
December concludes the year with unlikely high temperatures and an appreciable increase in rainfall in
Mueda,
Mozambique. The high average temperature reaches an annual maximum of 30.9°C (87.6°F). Meanwhile, rainfall increases moderately to 143mm (5.63"), a monthly total not observed since early in the year.
Weather in December » [Resources]