Dondo weather in December
In December, Dondo sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 178 mm of rain across 15.7 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 06 min at the start of December to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Dondo's 11th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dondo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 178 mm
- 15.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min
- 5:02 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.02 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Dondo is city in Sofala province, Mozambique.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical December day in Dondo reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 23 |
| 2 | 32 | 23 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 |
| 4 | 32 | 23 |
| 5 | 32 | 23 |
| 6 | 32 | 23 |
| 7 | 32 | 23 |
| 8 | 32 | 23 |
| 9 | 32 | 23 |
| 10 | 32 | 23 |
| 11 | 32 | 23 |
| 12 | 32 | 23 |
| 13 | 32 | 23 |
| 14 | 32 | 23 |
| 15 | 32 | 23 |
| 16 | 32 | 23 |
| 17 | 32 | 23 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 |
| 19 | 32 | 23 |
| 20 | 32 | 23 |
| 21 | 32 | 23 |
| 22 | 32 | 23 |
| 23 | 32 | 23 |
| 24 | 32 | 23 |
| 25 | 32 | 24 |
| 26 | 32 | 24 |
| 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 28 | 32 | 24 |
| 29 | 32 | 24 |
| 30 | 32 | 24 |
| 31 | 32 | 24 |
How December really feels in Dondo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Dondo weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 24° | 200 | 19.8 | 13.1 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 31° / 23° | 157 | 17 | 12.7 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 30° / 23° | 118 | 17 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 29° / 21° | 52 | 10.8 | 11.6 | 5.7 |
| May | 28° / 18° | 19 | 4.8 | 11.1 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 26° / 16° | 14 | 4.2 | 10.8 | 8.0 |
| Jul | 26° / 16° | 17 | 5.3 | 10.9 | 7.9 |
| Aug | 28° / 17° | 11 | 3.4 | 11.3 | 7.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 18° | 15 | 3.6 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 31° / 20° | 25 | 5.9 | 12.5 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 32° / 22° | 78 | 10 | 12.9 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 32° / 23° | 178 | 15.7 | 13.2 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 52 | 48 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 50 | 50 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 47 | 53 |
| 11 | 47 | 53 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 47 | 53 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 48 | 52 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
| 31 | 45 | 55 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Dondo gets around 178 mm of rain over 15.7 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 51% and peaks near 60% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 43 |
| 6 | 43 |
| 7 | 44 |
| 8 | 45 |
| 9 | 46 |
| 10 | 47 |
| 11 | 48 |
| 12 | 49 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 14 | 51 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 52 |
| 17 | 53 |
| 18 | 53 |
| 19 | 54 |
| 20 | 54 |
| 21 | 55 |
| 22 | 55 |
| 23 | 56 |
| 24 | 56 |
| 25 | 57 |
| 26 | 58 |
| 27 | 58 |
| 28 | 59 |
| 29 | 59 |
| 30 | 60 |
| 31 | 60 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 95% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Oppressive (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 |
| Miserable (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 10 | 31 | 50 | 7 |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | 31 | 50 | 8 |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | 31 | 50 | 8 |
| 4 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 50 | 8 |
| 5 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 51 | 9 |
| 6 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 52 | 9 |
| 7 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 52 | 10 |
| 8 | 1 | 7 | 29 | 53 | 10 |
| 9 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 53 | 11 |
| 10 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 53 | 12 |
| 11 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 54 | 13 |
| 12 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 54 | 14 |
| 13 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 54 | 15 |
| 14 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 56 | 16 |
| 15 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 55 | 17 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 56 | 18 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 56 | 19 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 55 | 21 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 56 | 22 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 56 | 23 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 56 | 24 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 56 | 25 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 57 | 25 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 56 | 26 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 57 | 26 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 57 | 27 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 58 | 27 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 58 | 27 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 59 | 27 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 59 | 27 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 60 | 27 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 06 min at the start of December to 13 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 4:58 AM to 5:09 AM, and sunset from 6:04 PM to 6:19 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.1 | 4:58 | 6:04 |
| 2 | 13.1 | 4:58 | 6:04 |
| 3 | 13.1 | 4:58 | 6:05 |
| 4 | 13.1 | 4:58 | 6:06 |
| 5 | 13.1 | 4:59 | 6:06 |
| 6 | 13.1 | 4:59 | 6:07 |
| 7 | 13.1 | 4:59 | 6:07 |
| 8 | 13.1 | 4:59 | 6:08 |
| 9 | 13.2 | 4:59 | 6:09 |
| 10 | 13.2 | 5:00 | 6:09 |
| 11 | 13.2 | 5:00 | 6:10 |
| 12 | 13.2 | 5:00 | 6:10 |
| 13 | 13.2 | 5:01 | 6:11 |
| 14 | 13.2 | 5:01 | 6:11 |
| 15 | 13.2 | 5:01 | 6:12 |
| 16 | 13.2 | 5:02 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 5:02 | 6:13 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 5:03 | 6:14 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 5:03 | 6:14 |
| 20 | 13.2 | 5:04 | 6:15 |
| 21 | 13.2 | 5:04 | 6:15 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 5:04 | 6:16 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 5:05 | 6:16 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 5:05 | 6:16 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:06 | 6:17 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 5:06 | 6:17 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 5:07 | 6:18 |
| 28 | 13.2 | 5:07 | 6:18 |
| 29 | 13.2 | 5:08 | 6:19 |
| 30 | 13.2 | 5:09 | 6:19 |
| 31 | 13.2 | 5:09 | 6:19 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.02 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.81 kWh/m² to a high of 6.31 kWh/m² in November across the year — December's 6.02 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Dondo
In December, Dondo sits inside its cyclone and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dondo sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Dondo's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Dondo?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Dondo.
What to pack for Dondo in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Dondo sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Dondo in December
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 33 km away) is warmest in February at about 30°C and coldest in July near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 30 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 24 | Warm |
| Jul | 23 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 25 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Dondo in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dondo peaks around January 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Dondo in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Dondo is worst in October — around 41 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 5.7× the cleanest month (January, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 29 | 37 | 38 | 41 | 18 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 37 | Poor |
| Sep | 38 | Poor |
| Oct | 41 | Poor |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Dondo?
Dondo sits at 19.6°S, 34.7°E, 55 m above sea level, in Mozambique. The nearest listed city is Beira, 28 km away.
Topography around Dondo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dondo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dondo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 38 m around an average of 45 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 90 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 303 m.
The land around Dondo is covered by grassland (51%) and trees (24%) within 3 km, grassland (67%) within 16 km, and grassland (39%), trees (28%) and water (20%) within 80 km.
Mozambique travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / M
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $627
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 28%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.6
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 30
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 465
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Dondo (-19.6094°, 34.7431°, elevation 55 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).