Tete weather in December
In December, Tete sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 144 mm of rain across 16 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 33°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 54 min at the start of December to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Tete's 11th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tete's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 144 mm
- 16 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 5:13 AM – 6:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.13 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.8
- out of 10
Tete is city in Mozambique.
- Density
- 2,391/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 33°C by the end.
A typical December day in Tete reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 3°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 25 |
| 2 | 35 | 25 |
| 3 | 35 | 25 |
| 4 | 34 | 25 |
| 5 | 34 | 25 |
| 6 | 34 | 25 |
| 7 | 34 | 25 |
| 8 | 34 | 25 |
| 9 | 34 | 24 |
| 10 | 34 | 24 |
| 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 12 | 33 | 24 |
| 13 | 33 | 24 |
| 14 | 33 | 24 |
| 15 | 33 | 24 |
| 16 | 33 | 24 |
| 17 | 33 | 24 |
| 18 | 33 | 24 |
| 19 | 33 | 24 |
| 20 | 33 | 24 |
| 21 | 33 | 24 |
| 22 | 33 | 24 |
| 23 | 33 | 24 |
| 24 | 33 | 24 |
| 25 | 33 | 24 |
| 26 | 33 | 24 |
| 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 29 | 33 | 24 |
| 30 | 33 | 24 |
| 31 | 32 | 24 |
How December really feels in Tete
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.
Tete weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 24° | 217 | 20.3 | 12.9 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 32° / 24° | 147 | 15.1 | 12.5 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 32° / 24° | 72 | 11 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 32° / 22° | 17 | 3.4 | 11.6 | 5.1 |
| May | 30° / 19° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.3 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 28° / 17° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.1 | 8.1 |
| Jul | 27° / 17° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.1 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 30° / 19° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.5 | 6.7 |
| Sep | 33° / 21° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 35° / 23° | 7 | 1.1 | 12.4 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 36° / 25° | 41 | 5.8 | 12.8 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 33° / 24° | 144 | 16 | 12.9 | 2.8 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 48 | 52 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 36 | 64 |
| 15 | 36 | 64 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 34 | 66 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 35 | 65 |
| 21 | 35 | 65 |
| 22 | 35 | 65 |
| 23 | 36 | 64 |
| 24 | 36 | 64 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Tete gets around 144 mm of rain over 16 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 52% and peaks near 60% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 |
| 2 | 36 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 39 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 6 | 42 |
| 7 | 44 |
| 8 | 46 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 49 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 52 |
| 13 | 54 |
| 14 | 55 |
| 15 | 56 |
| 16 | 56 |
| 17 | 57 |
| 18 | 57 |
| 19 | 57 |
| 20 | 57 |
| 21 | 57 |
| 22 | 57 |
| 23 | 57 |
| 24 | 57 |
| 25 | 57 |
| 26 | 58 |
| 27 | 58 |
| 28 | 58 |
| 29 | 59 |
| 30 | 59 |
| 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 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 80% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 2 | 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 |
| Comfortable (%) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 11 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 1 |
| 5 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 31 | 34 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 31 | 36 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 31 | 39 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 30 | 41 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 30 | 43 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 29 | 46 | 2 |
| 12 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 29 | 48 | 2 |
| 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 28 | 50 | 2 |
| 14 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 28 | 51 | 2 |
| 15 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 27 | 53 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 26 | 56 | 3 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 57 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 58 | 4 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 60 | 4 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 60 | 5 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 62 | 5 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 61 | 6 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 62 | 6 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 63 | 6 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 64 | 6 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 65 | 6 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 65 | 6 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 66 | 6 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 66 | 6 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 66 | 6 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 64 | 7 |
Wind in December
Winds average 10 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | 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 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | 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 12 h 54 min at the start of December to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:09 AM to 5:20 AM, and sunset from 6:02 PM to 6:17 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:02 |
| 2 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:03 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:03 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:04 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:04 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 5:10 | 6:05 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:10 | 6:06 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:10 | 6:06 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:11 | 6:07 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:11 | 6:07 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:11 | 6:08 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:12 | 6:08 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 5:12 | 6:09 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 5:12 | 6:09 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:13 | 6:10 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 5:13 | 6:11 |
| 17 | 13.0 | 5:14 | 6:11 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 5:14 | 6:12 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 5:14 | 6:12 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 5:15 | 6:13 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 5:15 | 6:13 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 5:16 | 6:13 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:16 | 6:14 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:17 | 6:14 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:17 | 6:15 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:18 | 6:15 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:18 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:19 | 6:16 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:19 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:20 | 6:17 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 5:20 | 6:17 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.13 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.29 kWh/m² to a high of 6.86 kWh/m² in November across the year — December's 6.13 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 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 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 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 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Tete
In December, Tete sits inside its cyclone and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Tete sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Tete's monsoon runs December–February, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Tete?
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 Tete.
What to pack for Tete in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Tete sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Tete in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December 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 Tete peaks around January 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 8 (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) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Tete 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 Tete is worst in September — around 33 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 5.1× the cleanest month (April, 6 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) | 10 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 33 | 29 | 12 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 33 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Tete?
Tete sits at 16.2°S, 33.6°E, 137 m above sea level, in Mozambique. The nearest listed city is Moatize, 16 km away.
Topography around Tete
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tete.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tete has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 66 m around an average of 134 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 357 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,215 m.
The land around Tete is covered by artificial surfaces (54%) within 3 km, shrubs (44%) and grassland (27%) within 16 km, and shrubs (54%) and grassland (28%) 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 Tete (-16.1564°, 33.5867°, elevation 137 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). 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).