Quelimane weather in February
In February, Quelimane sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 153 mm of rain across 18.3 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-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 36% of the time in February, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of February to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Quelimane's 11th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Quelimane's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 153 mm
- 18.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 5:29 AM – 6:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Quelimane is city in Mozambique.
- Density
- 2,990/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1942
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical February day in Quelimane reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 3°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, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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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 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 26 |
| 2 | 29 | 26 |
| 3 | 29 | 26 |
| 4 | 29 | 26 |
| 5 | 29 | 26 |
| 6 | 29 | 26 |
| 7 | 29 | 26 |
| 8 | 29 | 26 |
| 9 | 29 | 26 |
| 10 | 29 | 26 |
| 11 | 29 | 26 |
| 12 | 29 | 26 |
| 13 | 29 | 26 |
| 14 | 29 | 26 |
| 15 | 29 | 26 |
| 16 | 29 | 26 |
| 17 | 29 | 26 |
| 18 | 29 | 26 |
| 19 | 29 | 26 |
| 20 | 29 | 26 |
| 21 | 29 | 26 |
| 22 | 29 | 26 |
| 23 | 29 | 26 |
| 24 | 29 | 26 |
| 25 | 29 | 26 |
| 26 | 29 | 26 |
| 27 | 29 | 26 |
| 28 | 29 | 26 |
How February really feels in Quelimane
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 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 February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Quelimane weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 1st-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 | 29° / 26° | 221 | 20.9 | 13 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 29° / 26° | 153 | 18.3 | 12.6 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 146 | 18.4 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 27° / 25° | 73 | 13.4 | 11.6 | 6.3 |
| May | 26° / 23° | 35 | 8.5 | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 25° / 22° | 26 | 7.8 | 10.9 | 7.8 |
| Jul | 24° / 21° | 26 | 7.8 | 11 | 8.0 |
| Aug | 24° / 22° | 14 | 4.1 | 11.4 | 8.6 |
| Sep | 26° / 23° | 12 | 3.2 | 11.9 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 27° / 24° | 15 | 4.3 | 12.4 | 8.1 |
| Nov | 28° / 25° | 40 | 6.1 | 12.8 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 29° / 26° | 108 | 13.7 | 13.1 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 52 | 48 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 |
| 11 | 52 | 48 |
| 12 | 52 | 48 |
| 13 | 52 | 48 |
| 14 | 51 | 49 |
| 15 | 52 | 48 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 53 | 47 |
| 22 | 54 | 46 |
| 23 | 54 | 46 |
| 24 | 55 | 45 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 58 | 42 |
| 28 | 59 | 41 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Quelimane gets around 153 mm of rain over 18.3 wet days in February. 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 68% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 |
| 2 | 68 |
| 3 | 68 |
| 4 | 67 |
| 5 | 67 |
| 6 | 67 |
| 7 | 66 |
| 8 | 66 |
| 9 | 66 |
| 10 | 66 |
| 11 | 66 |
| 12 | 66 |
| 13 | 66 |
| 14 | 66 |
| 15 | 65 |
| 16 | 65 |
| 17 | 65 |
| 18 | 65 |
| 19 | 65 |
| 20 | 65 |
| 21 | 66 |
| 22 | 66 |
| 23 | 66 |
| 24 | 66 |
| 25 | 66 |
| 26 | 66 |
| 27 | 66 |
| 28 | 66 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the miserable band about 60% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 |
| Miserable (%) | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 34 | 65 |
| 2 | 1 | 35 | 64 |
| 3 | 1 | 36 | 63 |
| 4 | 1 | 37 | 62 |
| 5 | 1 | 38 | 61 |
| 6 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 7 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 8 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 9 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 10 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 11 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 12 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 13 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 14 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 15 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 16 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 17 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 18 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 19 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 20 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 21 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 22 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 23 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 24 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 25 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 26 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 27 | 2 | 40 | 58 |
| 28 | 2 | 41 | 57 |
Wind in February
Winds average 14 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of February to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 5:22 AM to 5:34 AM, and sunset from 6:10 PM to 5:58 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 5:22 | 6:10 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 5:23 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 5:23 | 6:09 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 5:24 | 6:09 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:24 | 6:09 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:25 | 6:09 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:25 | 6:08 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:26 | 6:08 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 5:26 | 6:08 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 5:27 | 6:07 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 5:27 | 6:07 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 5:28 | 6:06 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 5:28 | 6:06 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 5:29 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 5:29 | 6:05 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 5:29 | 6:05 |
| 17 | 12.6 | 5:30 | 6:04 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 5:30 | 6:04 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 5:31 | 6:03 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 5:31 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:31 | 6:02 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:32 | 6:01 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:32 | 6:01 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 5:33 | 6:00 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:33 | 6:00 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 5:33 | 5:59 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 5:34 | 5:58 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 5:34 | 5:58 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.04 kWh/m² to a high of 7.05 kWh/m² in November across the year — February's 6.16 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Quelimane
In February, Quelimane sits inside its cyclone and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Quelimane sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Quelimane's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Quelimane?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Quelimane for sightseeing.
What to pack for Quelimane in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Quelimane sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Quelimane in February
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 25 km away) is warmest in February at about 29°C and coldest in July near 24°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 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 24 | Warm |
| Sep | 25 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Quelimane in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February 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 Quelimane peaks around January 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 7 (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 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Quelimane in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Quelimane is worst in September — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.9× the cleanest month (April, 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 22 | 32 | 21 | 14 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Quelimane?
Quelimane sits at 17.9°S, 36.9°E, 9 m above sea level, in Mozambique. The nearest listed city is Namacurra, 46 km away.
Topography around Quelimane
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Quelimane.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Quelimane has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 10 m around an average of 4 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 19 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 191 m.
The land around Quelimane is covered by artificial surfaces (35%) and water (20%) within 3 km, wetland (25%), grassland (23%) and cropland (21%) within 16 km, and trees (29%) and water (27%) 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 Quelimane (-17.8786°, 36.8883°, elevation 9 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).