April weather forecast
Mozambique

April marks a substantial shift in Mozambique's weather as the country moves deeper into autumn. This month signifies the end of the wet season and the beginning of drier and slightly cooler conditions.

Temperatures in April generally range from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F) throughout the country. Coastal cities such as Quelimane and Maputo, tempered by the Indian Ocean, experience similar ranges with slightly cooler nights. The persistent humidity of previous months starts to decrease significantly during April, making for more comfortable conditions.

The rainfall in April further declines compared to March, with average precipitation levels falling to about 50mm (1.97") in the northern and central regions. The southern region becomes considerably drier, signaling the advent of the long dry season.

Compared to March, April experiences a marked decrease in both rainfall and temperatures. Looking forward to May, the onset of winter becomes more pronounced with further reductions in rainfall and temperatures, particularly during the night, marking the start of the country's dry and mild winter season.

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• Maputo - April »
  In Maputo in April, the average water temperature is 26.3°C (79.3°F). In Maputo, during April, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.
• Matola - April »
  On the last day of April, in Matola, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:21 CAT. The shift from March to April in Matola, Mozambique ushers in a noticeable decrease in daylight making it last for approximately 11.5 hours.
• Beira - April »
  In Beira in April, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of April in Beira sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:40.
• Chimoio - April »
  In Chimoio during April, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. On the first day of April in Chimoio sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:46.
• Nacala - April »
  The months of January through April, October through December are noted for their peak temperatures in Nacala, with an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F). On the first day of April in Nacala, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:20.
• Quelimane - April »
  In Quelimane, in April, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F). On the last day of April, in Quelimane, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:13 CAT.
• Maxixe - April »
  During the month of April, the temperature in Maxixe falls to an average of 21.8°C (71.2°F). In Maxixe, in April, during 17.4 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lichinga - April »
  In Lichinga during April, the rain falls for 19.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. February, April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Lichinga.
• Pemba - April »
  In Pemba in April, the average water temperature is 29.2°C (84.6°F). In Pemba during April, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.
• Dondo - April »
  In April, Dondo's climate continues the trend set in March, with a further reduction in heat and rain. In Dondo, Mozambique, during April, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.