If I ever make it to Mozambique this is where I am supposed to go.This is what The Lonely Planet has to say about the weather: "Mozambique's south coast offers a pleasurable expanse from April to November of consistently little rainfall and pleasant temperatures between 20 to 29°C (68-85°F) days. Temperatures rise somewhat as you go further northwards, and are downright unpleasant in the northwest around Tete city, though refreshingly cool in the higher country around Lichinga, near Lake Niassa."
Note how they do not say anything about the rainy season. I can't find any information about how much rain falls during the rainy season.
http://www.southtravels.com/africa/mozambique/traveltips/weather.html says:
"SUMMER: October - March
WINTER: April - September
The average temperature for Mozambique is around 28ºC all year round. The climate varies slightly according to the regions of the country. The coast experiences a sub-tropical climate while the northern parts of the county are tropical. Generally, the hot rainy season is from October to March. The average temperature along the coast is 31º C (88º F). Inland, temperatures are slightly cooler, but conditions are more humid. In the dry season, April to September, temperatures along the coast average 27ºC (80ºF).
What to Pack:
Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year. The most practical items to pack are:
Khaki, brown, white and beige colours. (Ok this is hilarious! they even tell you what colour to wear!)
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers/shorts in summer.
Long-sleeved blouses/shirts for game drives, which will protect you from the sun and from mosquitoes.
Safari trousers for evenings and cooler days.
Fleece or sweater and a warm jacket for game drives.Yeah but what colour?!?
Swimwear, snorkel, mask, fins, sun lotion. Always good on a rig!
A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. I didn't even use sunscreen in Algeria!!
Sandals, especially to protect feet against razor clams on Bazaruto Archipelago. Steel toes sandals of course!
Comfortable walking shoes.
Camera film and batteries (these are not easily found in Mozambique) "Film"? who uses film?
Where To Go:
The best time to visit Mozambique is during the winter months from April to September. The southern parts of the country are generally dryer and less tropical than the north. The best months for game viewing are August and September, towards the end of the dry season. The best time for bird-watching is usually November and December, which is the hot, rainy season. A wide variety of fish are attracted to the warm waters of Mozambique, with larger fish populating the waters in summer, and small to medium sized fish in winter, making the coast a good fishing and diving destination."
But remember: I will not be traveling in Mozambique. I think I will go to Cape Town and Madagascar, then of course I have to go back to Kenya.
