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Mozambique in June

Great month. Cool evenings, calm seas; 25 June Independence Day.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
Medium
Mozambique
Prices
Medium
Mozambique

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Mozambique

Cool evenings, calm seas; 25 June Independence Day.

Is another month better than June?

No other month rates higher than June for Mozambique in this guide.

Weather in June

  • Deep south coast · Maputo, Ponta do Ouro, Maputo National Parkbest weather

    Sub-tropical: warm winters and humid summers; South African holidays crowd December and Easter.

  • Inhambane and Bazaruto · Tofo, Barra, Vilankulo, Bazaruto islandsbest weather

    Humpback whales Jul–Oct; whale sharks and mantas year-round with peaks Oct–Mar; cyclones Jan–Mar.

  • Central (Beira, Gorongosa) · Beira, Gorongosa, Chimoiobest weather

    Gorongosa's roads open about May–Nov; Beira is one of the most cyclone-exposed cities on the coast.

  • North coast · Ilha de Moçambique, Nampula, Pembabest weather

    Hotter and more humid; much of the far north is under travel advisories — climate only is not a reason to go.

  • Western interior · Tete, Lake Niassa shorecool

    Tete is one of the hottest towns in Africa Oct–Nov; highland nights are cool in winter.

  • Central Mozambique: Central Mozambique · Manica, Sofala, Tete, Zambeziahot

    Rainy season Nov–Mar; dry May–Oct is best for wildlife.

  • Maputo25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 3 rain days
  • Beira33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Caia27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chimoio24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chinde26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Cuamba25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ibo27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ilha de Mozambique27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Inhambane26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Inhassoro25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Lichinga22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mandimba33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Matemo Island26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Medjumbe28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mocuba28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Morrungulo25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mutarara27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nampula26.9 °C (80 °F) / 17.3 °C (63 °F), 16 rain days
  • Pemba28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ponta d'Ouro26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Quelimane26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Santa Carolina25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Songo27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 1 rain days
  • Tete23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 2 rain days
  • Tofo Beach32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Vila Ulongwe22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 3 rain days
  • Vilanculos27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Xai-Xai25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Independence Day

    25 Jun

    Parades in Maputo; offices closed.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mozambique
Medium
Prices · Mozambique
Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mozambique, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jun: Great

    May: Great

  • Crowds

    Jun: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Jun: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jun: 1

    May: 1

June: Cool evenings, calm seas; 25 June Independence Day.

May: Dry season begins; good diving visibility.

Mozambique: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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Where to go in June

Rated best or good this month

  • Deep south coast

    Best weather of the year (Maputo, Ponta do Ouro, Maputo National Park)

  • Inhambane and Bazaruto

    Best weather of the year (Tofo, Barra, Vilankulo, Bazaruto islands)

  • Central (Beira, Gorongosa)

    Best weather of the year (Beira, Gorongosa, Chimoio)

  • North coast

    Best weather of the year (Ilha de Moçambique, Nampula, Pemba)

  • Maputo

    Dry, cooler mornings.

  • Beira

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Caia

    Best months: May–Oct (dry, cooler)

  • Chimoio

    Best months: May–Oct (dry season)

  • Chinde

    Best months: May–Oct (dry season, cooler)

  • Cuamba

    Best months: May–Oct (dry, cooler)

  • Ibo

    Best months: May–Nov (dry season, cooler seas)

  • Ilha de Mozambique

    Best months: May–Nov