Vilankulo Travel Guide

City Coastal city in Mozambique

Vilankulo is the departure point for dhows heading to the Bazaruto Archipelago; expect coral snorkeling, seafood barbecues and sandy strips where local fishermen mend nets. Island hopping and diving are the main draws.

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Climate

Vilankulo's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 13°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (804 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (154 mm).

70 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (189 mm).

70 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (93 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.8h 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

21 mm
Rainfall
3.3 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 10 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.1 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 22°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight