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title: "Maputo, Mozambique"
description: "Mozambique · airport MPM"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/maputo"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇲🇿 Maputo, Mozambique

Mozambique · airport MPM

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Mozambique Metical (MZN). 100 USD = 6390 MZN
- Phone code: +258
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/zaJVAr](https://airalo.pxf.io/zaJVAr)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Yango
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mozambique](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mozambique)

## Upcoming context

- October-March: Whale sharks are present along Mozambique's coast throughout the year, but peak sightings occur from October to March, coinciding with the region's summer and plankton blooms. During this period, especially around Tofo and Barra Beaches, snorkelers and divers frequently encounter these gentle giants near the ocean's surface. 
- January-March: In Malawi and northern Mozambique, communities near Lake Malawi craft "kunga cakes" - mosquito-based patties made during the heavy swarms of the rainy season, especially from January to March. Locals harvest the midges using greased pans, shape them into dense, dark discs, and cook them over fire. Rich in protein and minerals, these cakes are a traditional, sustainable food source that turns a natural nuisance into a nutritious, culturally rooted delicacy.

## Brief

- Try local specialties including peri-peri prawns, matapa, chamussas, fresh seafood, and 2M beer.
- Portuguese is the main language. Keep small cash denominations for informal vendors and smaller establishments.
- Maputo is generally best explored by registered taxis or reputable ride-hailing services, especially after dark. Allow extra time for traffic and avoid displaying valuables.

## Safety and health

- Malaria prevention is important throughout Mozambique. Seek medical advice before travel about suitable prophylaxis and use mosquito repellent, long sleeves, and bed nets where needed. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mozambique))
- Avoid swimming, wading, or bathing in untreated freshwater because of schistosomiasis. Protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks, and avoid contact with livestock blood or tissues because dengue, African tick-bite fever, and Rift Valley fever are present risks. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/mozambique))
- Use bottled, treated, or reliably filtered water and be cautious with ice and food hygiene, particularly outside established hotels and restaurants. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mozambique))
- Mozambique advises a high degree of caution overall. Kidnapping and organised crime risks have been reported in Maputo City, so avoid isolated areas, vary routines, keep a low profile, and do not display expensive belongings. ([smartraveller.gov.au](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/mozambique))
- A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged one year and over arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission risk, including qualifying airport transits longer than 12 hours. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/mozambique))

## Recent News

- **23 September 2026:** Drainage, sewage, water-supply, paving, and street-lighting works began in Maputo’s Chamanculo, Xipamanine, and Malanga neighbourhoods. Localised road disruptions, construction traffic, and muddy conditions may affect movement in these areas, particularly during heavy rain. ([clubofmozambique.com](https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-maputo-municipality-launches-drainage-construction/))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Maputo is from April to September, when conditions are generally warm, sunny and dry, supporting city walks and coastal excursions. January to March is wetter, with peak cyclone season, while November and December bring increasing rain and occasional storms.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | Avoid | 26 | 71 | 9 |
| February | Avoid | 26 | 60 | 10 |
| March | OK | 26 | 48 | 9 |
| April | Great | 24 | 18 | 7 |
| May | Great | 23 | 4 | 7 |
| June | Great | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| July | Great | 21 | 5 | 7 |
| August | Great | 22 | 6 | 7 |
| September | Great | 25 | 13 | 8 |
| October | Great | 27 | 40 | 8 |
| November | OK | 27 | 46 | 9 |
| December | OK | 27 | 61 | 9 |

### Month by month

- **January (Avoid):** January is hot and rainy, around 22-30°C, with humid conditions and cyclone risk. Heavy showers can interrupt sightseeing and coastal outings.
- **February (Avoid):** February is hot and humid, around 22-31°C, with heavy rain and peak cyclone season. Storms can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **March (OK):** March is hot and humid, around 21-30°C, with wet-season rain and peak cyclone season. Storms can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
- **April (Great):** April is warm, around 18-29°C, with clear skies, light winds and limited rain. City walks and coastal excursions suit the settled weather.
- **May (Great):** May is mainly sunny and dry, around 15-27°C. Comfortable conditions support walking around Maputo and coastal excursions.
- **June (Great):** June is sunny and dry, around 13-25°C, with mild evenings. Humpback whales are present, and clear diving conditions support coastal trips.
- **July (Great):** July is dry and sunny, around 13-24°C, with mild days and breezy coastal conditions. Sightseeing and beach excursions are well suited to the weather.
- **August (Great):** August is sunny and dry, around 14-26°C, with occasional coastal breezes. City touring and beach excursions fit the mild daytime weather.
- **September (Great):** September is warm and dry, around 16-27°C, with calm conditions and clear skies. Humpback whales and clear diving conditions add seasonal interest.
- **October (Great):** October is hot, around 18-28°C, with generally clear weather and hurricane risk that month. Occasional storms can interrupt coastal plans.
- **November (OK):** November is hot and humid, around 20-29°C, with occasional storms and peak cyclone season. Storms can cancel flights and wreck the trip; turtle nesting occurs along the coast.
- **December (OK):** December is hot, around 21-30°C, with humid spells, rising rain and cyclone risk that month. Turtle nesting occurs along the coast, but storms can disrupt outings.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 35 | 22 | 5% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 35 | 22 | 84% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 27 | 20 | 21% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 28 | 18 | 23% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 28 | 18 | 9% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 28 | 21 | 26% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 31 | 20 | 16% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Maputo Downtown Walking Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maputo/Maputo-down-town-walking-tour/d30759-222318P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 35 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Eswatini (Swaziland) 1-day Country Tour from Maputo](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maputo/Eswatini-Swaziland-Cultural-1-day-Tour/d30759-173528P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 199.29 USD · 12–12 HOUR
- [Kruger Park 1-day Safari from Maputo (Open-backed Safari Vehicle)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maputo/Kruger-Park-1-day-Safari-from-Maputo/d30759-173528P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 245 USD · 13–13 HOUR
- [Maputo National Park (Maputo Special Reserve) Full-day Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maputo/Maputo-National-Park-Maputo-Special-Reserve/d30759-222318P8?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 250 USD
- [Economic 1-Day Kruger Safari from Maputo](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maputo/Economic-1-Day-Kruger-Safari-from-Maputo/d30759-189821P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 195 USD · 13–13 HOUR
- [Maputo Full City Tour by Car](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maputo/Maputo-Full-City-Tour-by-Car/d30759-222318P10?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 90 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Maputo City Super Tour - More History and Tastes, & Less Walking](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maputo/Maputo-City-Super-Tour-More-History-and-Tastes-less-Walking/d30759-173528P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 69 USD · 5.5–5.5 HOUR
- [Maputo Essential Walking Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maputo/Historic-Downtown-Walking-Tour/d30759-248072P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 45 USD · 2.5–2.5 HOUR
- [Kruger National Park Full-Day Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maputo/Kruger-National-Park/d30759-222318P9?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 245 USD

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