Chimoio, Mozambique experiences average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Chimoio, Mozambique Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Chimoio, Mozambique. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.2/10
Best: May, June, August, September, October
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 26°C / 17°C
Feels Like 28°C / 18°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 79 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 74%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 17°C
Hottest Month
29°C
October
Avg Low18°C
Rain6days
Coldest Month
12°C
July
Avg High22°C
Rain4days
Driest Month
3days
May
Avg High24°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
October (Gusts 34)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:18
Daylight 11h
Sunset 17:17
Live conditions—
Chimoio on the map · live conditions
Chimoio, Mozambique
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Mozambique
- City
- Chimoio
- Population
- 422K
- Coordinates
- -19.12°, 33.48°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 27°C / 20°C . Feb: 28°C / 20°C . Mar: 27°C / 19°C . Apr: 25°C / 17°C . May: 24°C / 14°C . Jun: 23°C / 13°C . Jul: 22°C / 12°C . Aug: 25°C / 13°C . Sep: 28°C / 16°C . Oct: 29°C / 18°C . Nov: 29°C / 19°C . Dec: 28°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 195 mm. Feb: 188 mm. Mar: 136 mm. Apr: 52 mm. May: 16 mm. Jun: 12 mm. Jul: 11 mm. Aug: 10 mm. Sep: 10 mm. Oct: 27 mm. Nov: 102 mm. Dec: 191 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 82%. Feb: 82%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 80%. May: 74%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 69%. Aug: 65%. Sep: 62%. Oct: 65%. Nov: 73%. Dec: 79%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 48 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Sep 2025 · 29°C | Oct · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 12°C | Jul · 12°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 297 mm | Jan · 195 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 16 km/h | Oct · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Good April
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 20°C | 31°C / 22°C | 22days (195 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 82% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 28°C / 20°C | 32°C / 23°C | 18days (188 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 82% Humid | 9.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 19°C | 29°C / 21°C | 15days (136 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 81% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 25°C / 17°C | 27°C / 18°C | 10days (52 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 80% Humid | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 14°C | 24°C / 14°C | 3days (16 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 5days (12 mm) Good | 9.3h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 22°C / 12°C | 21°C / 11°C | 4days (11 mm) Good | 9.2h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 13°C | 25°C / 13°C | 3days (10 mm) Excellent | 9.8h Good | 65% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 16°C | 28°C / 16°C | 3days (10 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 29°C / 18°C | 30°C / 18°C | 6days (27 mm) Good | 10.1h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 21°C | 12days (102 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 28°C / 20°C | 32°C / 22°C | 17days (191 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 79% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Chimoio are May, June, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Chimoio, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Chimoio is October, with average daytime highs of 29°C (85°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Chimoio is July, with average overnight lows of 12°C (53°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Chimoio is January, averaging 195mm of precipitation across 22 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Chimoio runs through January, February, December, March, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Chimoio.
Chimoio receives approximately 120 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is March with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Chimoio.
The least favorable months to visit Chimoio are January, February, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Chimoio is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Chimoio is 74%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Chimoio are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 34 km/h / 21 mph).
Chimoio averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 46%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Chimoio is 17°C (63°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Chimoio has a Humid Subtropical (dry winter) climate, classified as Cwa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Chimoio ranges from 18°C (64°F) to 28°C (82°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Chimoio. It earns a climate score of 9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Chimoio, pack Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 23°C (73°F) and 5 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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