Mozambique has a warm tropical climate with significant regional variations.
The Quirimba Archipelago in Northern Mozambique has a dry season that runs broadly from May to November, although there can be a few rain showers in September. Temperatures are lowest in July when it is typically about 28C and highest in November when it can rise to over 30C. The rains begin in December and last until the end of May, with February and April being the wettest months. During this time temperatures remain high.
In the more Southern Bazaruto Archipelago the dry season runs from April to October. The coolest months of July and August have temperatures of about 25C whilst October can be about 30C. The rains start in November and run to the end of March with the rainiest months being January and February. In the rains, December, January and February are the hottest months with temperatures reaching 38C.