Lichinga, Mozambique experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Lichinga, Mozambique Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Lichinga, 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, August, September, October
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 24°C / 15°C
Feels Like 25°C / 14°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 103 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 69%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 13°C
Hottest Month
28°C
October
Avg Low17°C
Rain3days
Coldest Month
10°C
July
Avg High21°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High21°C
Avg Low10°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
October (Gusts 41)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:00
Daylight 11.3h
Sunset 17:21
Live conditions—
Lichinga on the map · live conditions
Lichinga, Mozambique
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Mozambique
- City
- Lichinga
- Population
- 281.3K
- Coordinates
- -13.31°, 35.24°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 25 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 1 days/mo
1/3 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: 23°C / 17°C . Feb: 24°C / 17°C . Mar: 24°C / 17°C . Apr: 23°C / 15°C . May: 23°C / 12°C . Jun: 21°C / 10°C . Jul: 21°C / 10°C . Aug: 23°C / 12°C . Sep: 26°C / 14°C . Oct: 28°C / 17°C . Nov: 28°C / 18°C . Dec: 25°C / 17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 329 mm. Feb: 268 mm. Mar: 219 mm. Apr: 60 mm. May: 9 mm. Jun: 3 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 3 mm. Sep: 3 mm. Oct: 12 mm. Nov: 80 mm. Dec: 243 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 88%. Feb: 87%. Mar: 86%. Apr: 80%. May: 70%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 62%. Aug: 56%. Sep: 49%. Oct: 49%. Nov: 59%. Dec: 78%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 12 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 18 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 13 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 9h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. 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 stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 38 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 28°C | Oct · 28°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 10°C | Jul · 10°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 439 mm | Jan · 329 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 17 km/h | Oct · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Good July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 17°C | 26°C / 18°C | 29days (329 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 7 High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 24°C / 17°C | 27°C / 18°C | 24days (268 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 24°C / 17°C | 26°C / 18°C | 24days (219 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 23°C / 15°C | 25°C / 15°C | 12days (60 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 80% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 12°C | 23°C / 11°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 21°C / 10°C | 20°C / 9°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| July | 21°C / 10°C | 20°C / 8°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 9.9h Good | 62% Muggy | 6.9 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 23°C / 12°C | 22°C / 10°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 14°C | 25°C / 12°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 28°C / 17°C | 28°C / 15°C | 3days (12 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 9.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 28°C / 18°C | 29°C / 17°C | 11days (80 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 25°C / 17°C | 28°C / 18°C | 22days (243 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 78% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Lichinga are May, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Lichinga, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Lichinga is October, with average daytime highs of 28°C (82°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Lichinga is July, with average overnight lows of 10°C (49°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Lichinga is January, averaging 329mm of precipitation across 29 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Lichinga runs through January, February, March, December, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Lichinga.
Lichinga receives approximately 118 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Lichinga.
The least favorable months to visit Lichinga are January, February, March, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Lichinga is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Lichinga is 69%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Lichinga are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 25 mph).
Lichinga averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 52%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Lichinga is 13°C (55°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Lichinga has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa 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 Lichinga ranges from 14°C (57°F) to 25°C (77°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 Lichinga. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Good.
For June in Lichinga, pack Warm evening layer, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 21°C (70°F) and 1 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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