Nhamatanda is a town in the Sofala Province of Mozambique. It is the administrative center of Nhamatanda District. It lies along the Beira Corridor between Harare in Zimbabwe and Beira, Mozambique's second-largest city. It was largely destroyed by Cyclone Idai in March 2019.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are June–July.
November is the hottest month, with highs around 35°C (94°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 14°C (57°F).
The wettest month is February, with rain on about 14 days.
September is the sunniest month, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 89% of places in Mozambique.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 19 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 35 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 91%
- Pressure
- 1017 hPa
- UV index
- 5 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:07 / 17:47
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Nhamatanda
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 | 34° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 32° | 34° | 35° | 34° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 167 | 209 | 158 | 45 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 27 | 108 | 186 |
| Rain days | 13 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 12.8 | 12.2 | 11.7 | 11.2 | 11 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Humidity (%) | 77 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 75 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Go score | 37 | 39 | 47 | 60 | 73 | 83 | 86 | 78 | 67 | 49 | 41 | 37 |
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 Nhamatanda, 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 | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | 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 Nhamatanda
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 monthNhamatanda: 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.
Nhamatanda: 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 Nhamatanda
Nearest airports
- VPYChimoio AirportChimoio83 km
- BEWBeira International AirportBeira93 km
- UELQuelimane AirportQuelimane321 km
- VNXVilankulo AirportVilanculo326 km
- TETTete AirportTete357 km
- HRERobert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHarare361 km
Distances
- Maputo763 km 13 h 14 · 1 h 38
- Matola766 km 13 h 16 · 1 h 38
- Nampula708 km 12 h 16 · 1 h 33
- Beira92 km 1 h 35
- Chimoio78 km 1 h 22
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Hotels in Nhamatanda
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Nhamatanda
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Climate in Nhamatanda
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nhamatanda?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Nhamatanda is June–July.
What is the weather like in Nhamatanda in October?
In October, Nhamatanda averages a high of 34°C (94°F) and a low of 19°C (67°F), with 27 mm of rain on about 6 days.
What is the rainiest month in Nhamatanda?
February, with rain on about 14 days.
What is the nearest airport to Nhamatanda?
Beira International Airport (BEW), about 93 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 Nhamatanda most crowded?
The busiest months are June–August.
When is Nhamatanda least crowded?
The quietest months are November–February.
What time zone is Nhamatanda in?
Africa/Maputo (UTC+2).
What is the population of Nhamatanda?
About 30,087.