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Mozambique in November

Good month. Heat and humidity build; turtles begin nesting in the south.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
Medium
Mozambique
Prices
Medium
Mozambique

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Mozambique

Heat and humidity build; turtles begin nesting in the south.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

  • Deep south coast · Maputo, Ponta do Ouro, Maputo National Parkfine

    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, Chimoiohot

    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, Pembahot

    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 shorehot

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

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

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

  • Maputo29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days
  • Beira30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Caia34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chimoio30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Chinde31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Cuamba32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ibo30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ilha de Mozambique29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Inhambane29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days
  • Inhassoro30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lichinga27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 13 rain days
  • Mandimba30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Matemo Island30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Medjumbe31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mocuba29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days
  • Morrungulo29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mutarara35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nampula32.7 °C (91 °F) / 21.8 °C (71 °F), 83 rain days
  • Pemba32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ponta d'Ouro28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 10 rain days
  • Quelimane30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 11 rain days
  • Santa Carolina30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Songo34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tete30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tofo Beach30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days
  • Vila Ulongwe29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 9 rain days
  • Vilanculos32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Xai-Xai29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 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.

  • Docanema film festival check

    November (check) · Maputo

    Documentary screenings; check the schedule.

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

    Nov: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Nov: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Nov: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Nov: 1

    May: 1

November: Heat and humidity build; turtles begin nesting in the south.

May: Dry season begins; good diving visibility.

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in November

Rated best or good this month