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Ressano Garcia, Maputo Province Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Ressano Garcia, Maputo Province?
Ressano Garcia, Maputo Province gets 454 mm of precipitation a year over about 59 rainy days. January is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and June the coldest (average low 6°C).
Semi-arid climate
Ressano Garcia, Maputo Province has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 27°C in July to 34°C in December. January is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Jun–Aug | 7° | 28° |
| Spring | Sep–Nov | 16° | 32° |
| Summer | Dec–Feb | 20° | 33° |
| Autumn | Mar–May | 15° | 31° |
How much rain does Ressano Garcia get?
Ressano Garcia gets 454 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 59 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 67% of South Africa.
January is the wettest month, with 85 mm. July is the driest, with 4 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 9.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Ressano Garcia got 613 mm of rain, against a normal of 454 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 537 mm.
Ressano Garcia weather by month
Ressano Garcia weather in January
In January, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 44°C (2016) and the record low is 10°C (2019).
Ressano Garcia weather in February
In February, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 46°C (1992) and the record low is 10°C (1989).
Ressano Garcia weather in March
In March, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 43°C (2016) and the record low is 11°C (2017).
Ressano Garcia weather in April
In April, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 41°C (1998) and the record low is 5°C (2014).
Ressano Garcia weather in May
In May, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 29°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (1998) and the record low is 0°C (2019).
Ressano Garcia weather in June
In June, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 27°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 37°C (2023) and the record low is -4°C (2019).
Ressano Garcia weather in July
In July, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 27°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 37°C (1989) and the record low is -7°C (2019).
Ressano Garcia weather in August
In August, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 29°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is -4°C (1972).
Ressano Garcia weather in September
In September, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 31°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 44°C (2018) and the record low is -2°C (2018).
Ressano Garcia weather in October
In October, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 32°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 46°C (2019) and the record low is 5°C (2013).
Ressano Garcia weather in November
In November, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 33°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 47°C (2011) and the record low is 8°C (2018).
Ressano Garcia weather in December
In December, Ressano Garcia averages a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 47°C (2024) and the record low is 9°C (2022).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Ressano Garcia
July is the sunniest month in Ressano Garcia, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 33%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 57% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Ressano Garcia is cloudier than 74% of South Africa.
Humidity peaks in February at 72% and is lowest in July at 56%.
Ressano Garcia has about 109 days a year above 32°C. Ressano Garcia is hotter than 96% of South Africa.
First and last freeze in Ressano Garcia
The first fall freeze in Ressano Garcia typically comes around June 19, and the last spring freeze around July 18. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 336 days.
Ressano Garcia weather records
These records cover SKUKUZA during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Ressano Garcia station is 47°C, on November 9, 2011. The coldest is -7°C, on July 22, 2019.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 197 mm of precipitation, on July 6, 2026.
34 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
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Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 7°C.
Spring (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 16°C.
Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 20°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 15°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 33° | 85 mm | 9 | 70% | 38% | 44° | 10° |
| February | 21° | 33° | 72 mm | 7 | 72% | 40% | 46° | 10° |
| March | 19° | 33° | 67 mm | 8 | 70% | 55% | 43° | 11° |
| April | 16° | 31° | 36 mm | 5 | 69% | 62% | 41° | 5° |
| May | 11° | 29° | 11 mm | 3 | 67% | 73% | 39° | 0° |
| June | 6° | 27° | 5.3 mm | 1 | 62% | 81% | 37° | -4° |
| July | 6° | 27° | 3.6 mm | 2 | 56% | 82% | 37° | -7° |
| August | 9° | 29° | 6.9 mm | 2 | 56% | 71% | 42° | -4° |
| September | 13° | 31° | 9.1 mm | 3 | 57% | 65% | 44° | -2° |
| October | 17° | 32° | 23 mm | 4 | 62% | 47% | 46° | 5° |
| November | 18° | 33° | 64 mm | 8 | 64% | 42% | 47° | 8° |
| December | 20° | 33° | 70 mm | 8 | 69% | 33% | 47° | 9° |
Station: SKUKUZA, 65 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Ressano Garcia climate questions
How much rain does Ressano Garcia get?
Ressano Garcia gets 454 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 59 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Ressano Garcia?
January is the wettest month in Ressano Garcia, with 85 mm. July is the driest, with 4 mm.
How many rainy days does Ressano Garcia have a year?
Ressano Garcia has about 59 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Ressano Garcia?
January is the warmest month in Ressano Garcia, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Ressano Garcia?
June is the coldest month in Ressano Garcia, with an average low of 6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Ressano Garcia?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Ressano Garcia station is 47°C, set on November 9, 2011. The record low is -7°C, on July 22, 2019.
What is the sunniest month in Ressano Garcia?
July is the sunniest month in Ressano Garcia, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Ressano Garcia?
The first fall freeze in Ressano Garcia typically comes around June 19. The last spring freeze is around July 18.