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Dondo is a city and district Dondo District of Sofala Province in Mozambique.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are June–August.
January is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (90°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 15°C (59°F).
The wettest month is February, with rain on about 15 days.
September is the sunniest month, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 45% of places in Mozambique.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 35°
- Humidity
- 56%
- Wind
- 6 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 20 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 3%
- Pressure
- 1018 hPa
- UV index
- 4 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:03 / 17:46
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Dondo
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Average low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 212 | 250 | 225 | 95 | 49 | 34 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 41 | 112 | 204 |
| Rain days | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.3 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 12.8 | 12.3 | 11.7 | 11.2 | 11 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Humidity (%) | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 74 | 76 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Go score | 45 | 45 | 51 | 65 | 78 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 82 | 69 | 58 | 48 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Dondo, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: November–March Dry season: April–October (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Rainy season in Mozambique: December–March · Wettest month: January Month by month
Cyclone season in Dondo
How often tropical storms come close, by month — long-term averages, not a forecast.
Averages of 1991–2025 · Everything here is a long-term average, not a forecast. For storms that are active now, follow the official warning centre: Météo-France La Réunion (meteofrance.re)
South-West Indian Ocean: month by monthDondo: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Dondo: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Mozambican Metical
MZN · MT
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +258
- Meal, casual restaurantMZN 615≈ $9.60
- CappuccinoMZN 160≈ $2.50
- Beer (0.5 l)MZN 230≈ $3.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)MZN 74.00≈ $1.20
- Taxi, 5 kmMZN 425≈ $6.70
- Public transport ticketMZN 81.00≈ $1.30
- Mid-range hotel, per nightMZN 5,550≈ $87.00
Estimated from Mozambique’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 40% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 3Heroes's Day
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.6 (2017).
How to get to Dondo
Nearest airports
- BEWBeira International AirportBeira27 km
- VPYChimoio AirportChimoio147 km
- VNXVilankulo AirportVilanculo274 km
- UELQuelimane AirportQuelimane297 km
Distances
- Maputo741 km 12 h 50 · 1 h 36
- Matola744 km 12 h 54 · 1 h 36
- Nampula693 km 12 h 00 · 1 h 32
- Beira28 km 29 min
- Chimoio143 km 2 h 29
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Hotels in Dondo
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Dondo
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
Quelimane
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Itaboraí
Montero
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Nearby places
Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Climate in Dondo
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dondo?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Dondo is June–August.
What is the weather like in Dondo in October?
In October, Dondo averages a high of 31°C (87°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with 41 mm of rain on about 6 days.
What is the rainiest month in Dondo?
February, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Dondo?
Beira International Airport (BEW), about 27 km away.
What power plugs are used in Mozambique?
Plug types C, D, F, at 220 V.
What currency is used in Mozambique?
Mozambican Metical (MZN).
Is Mozambique safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel to parts of the country · Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
When is Dondo most crowded?
The busiest months are June–August.
When is Dondo least crowded?
The quietest months are December–March.
What time zone is Dondo in?
Africa/Maputo (UTC+2).
What is the population of Dondo?
About 82,260.