Montepuez weather in March
In March, Montepuez sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 138 mm of rain across 20.5 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Montepuez's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Montepuez's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 138 mm
- 20.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 5:31 AM – 5:36 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.22 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.2
- out of 10
Montepuez is city in the province of Cabo Delgado in Mozambique.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical March day in Montepuez reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 29 | 21 |
| 21 | 29 | 21 |
| 22 | 29 | 21 |
| 23 | 29 | 21 |
| 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 25 | 29 | 21 |
| 26 | 29 | 21 |
| 27 | 29 | 21 |
| 28 | 29 | 21 |
| 29 | 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 29 | 21 |
| 31 | 29 | 21 |
How March really feels in Montepuez
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Montepuez weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 22° | 228 | 25 | 12.7 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 29° / 22° | 192 | 21.8 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 29° / 21° | 138 | 20.5 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 28° / 21° | 42 | 8.3 | 11.7 | 6.0 |
| May | 28° / 19° | 4 | 1.2 | 11.4 | 7.7 |
| Jun | 27° / 17° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.2 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 26° / 17° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.3 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 28° / 17° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.6 | 8.0 |
| Sep | 30° / 18° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.9 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 20° | 8 | 1.8 | 12.3 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 32° / 21° | 35 | 5.7 | 12.6 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 31° / 22° | 151 | 17.8 | 12.8 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 68%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 83 |
| 2 | 18 | 82 |
| 3 | 19 | 81 |
| 4 | 20 | 80 |
| 5 | 21 | 79 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 23 | 77 |
| 8 | 25 | 75 |
| 9 | 26 | 74 |
| 10 | 27 | 73 |
| 11 | 28 | 72 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 31 | 69 |
| 15 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 32 | 68 |
| 17 | 32 | 68 |
| 18 | 32 | 68 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 35 | 65 |
| 21 | 35 | 65 |
| 22 | 36 | 64 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 43 | 57 |
| 29 | 43 | 57 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Montepuez gets around 138 mm of rain over 20.5 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 66% and peaks near 78% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 |
| 2 | 77 |
| 3 | 76 |
| 4 | 75 |
| 5 | 74 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 71 |
| 8 | 70 |
| 9 | 69 |
| 10 | 69 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 67 |
| 13 | 66 |
| 14 | 66 |
| 15 | 65 |
| 16 | 65 |
| 17 | 65 |
| 18 | 64 |
| 19 | 64 |
| 20 | 64 |
| 21 | 63 |
| 22 | 63 |
| 23 | 63 |
| 24 | 62 |
| 25 | 61 |
| 26 | 61 |
| 27 | 60 |
| 28 | 59 |
| 29 | 58 |
| 30 | 57 |
| 31 | 56 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 70% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| Oppressive (%) | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 54 | 52 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 17 | 83 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 18 | 82 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 19 | 81 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 19 | 81 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 21 | 79 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 21 | 79 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 22 | 77 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 23 | 76 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 24 | 75 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 25 | 74 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 25 | 74 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 26 | 73 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 27 | 72 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 27 | 72 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 27 | 72 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 28 | 71 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 29 | 70 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 29 | 69 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 | 30 | 68 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 | 31 | 67 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 31 | 67 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 32 | 66 | 1 |
| 24 | 2 | 33 | 64 | 1 |
| 25 | 2 | 34 | 63 | 1 |
| 26 | 3 | 35 | 62 | 0 |
| 27 | 3 | 37 | 60 | 0 |
| 28 | 4 | 38 | 58 | 0 |
| 29 | 4 | 39 | 57 | 0 |
| 30 | 5 | 41 | 54 | 0 |
| 31 | 5 | 43 | 52 | 0 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | 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 March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 5:29 AM to 5:32 AM, and sunset from 5:45 PM to 5:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 5:29 | 5:45 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 5:29 | 5:45 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 5:29 | 5:44 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:30 | 5:44 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:30 | 5:43 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:30 | 5:43 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:30 | 5:42 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:30 | 5:41 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:30 | 5:41 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:30 | 5:40 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:30 | 5:40 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:39 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:38 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:38 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:37 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:36 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:36 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:35 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:34 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:31 | 5:34 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:31 | 5:33 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:31 | 5:32 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:31 | 5:32 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:31 | 5:31 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:32 | 5:30 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:32 | 5:30 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:32 | 5:29 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 5:32 | 5:28 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 5:32 | 5:27 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 5:32 | 5:27 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 5:32 | 5:26 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.22 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.63 kWh/m² to a high of 6.69 kWh/m² in November across the year — March's 5.22 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Montepuez
In March, Montepuez sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Montepuez's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Montepuez?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Montepuez for sightseeing.
What to pack for Montepuez in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Montepuez sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
UV index in Montepuez in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Montepuez peaks around January 16 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 9 (very 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) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 15 | Extreme |
Air quality in Montepuez in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Montepuez is worst in August — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.4× the cleanest month (November, 5 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) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 6 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 5 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Montepuez?
Montepuez sits at 13.1°S, 39.0°E, 532 m above sea level, in Mozambique. The nearest listed city is Chiúre, 89 km away.
Topography around Montepuez
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Montepuez.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Montepuez has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 236 m around an average of 506 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 392 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 966 m.
The land around Montepuez is covered by artificial surfaces (40%) and grassland (28%) within 3 km, grassland (43%) and shrubs (35%) within 16 km, and trees (48%) and shrubs (26%) 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 Montepuez (-13.1256°, 38.9997°, elevation 532 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. 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).