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How to Get to Tofo #

Tofo is on Mozambique’s Inhambane Province coast. The nearest airport is Inhambane (about 25-50 km north depending on exact routes) or Vilankulo for international connections; overland transfers by road from Inhambane town or Vilankulo are common. Local bus services and shared taxis (chapas) also connect Tofo with regional towns; many visitors arrange transfers through lodges or dive operators.

Tips for Visiting Tofo #

Plan water activities (snorkeling, diving) with reputable local operators to see coral reefs and marine life safely.
Avoid the peak of the monsoon (March-May is typically rougher seas) for diving; dry season offers clearer water.
Try local catamaran trips at sunrise for calm seas and active fishing villages.

Best Time to Visit Tofo #

Best visited in the dry season (May-October) for diving, snorkeling and calmer seas.

Dry season (best for diving)

May-October · 24-29°C (75-84°F)

Clearer seas and better visibility for snorkeling and diving; lower rainfall.

Warm wet season

November-April · 25-31°C (77-88°F)

Hotter and wetter with more localized storms; marine life still abundant but conditions more changeable.

Weather & Climate near Tofo #

Climate

Tofo's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 15°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (931 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberAugustOctober

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

18°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 32°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

139 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.9

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 32°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

149 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (120 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 31°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

120 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 30°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

10.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

10.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 31°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

116 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

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