Maputo

Maputo, Mozambique
Photo
by F Mira from Lisbon, Portugal
/ CC BY-SA 2.0
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Attractions

Hotels

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Tours & Activities

Climate & Best time to visit Maputo

Climate in Maputo:

Number of rainy days:

J Jan
F Feb
M Mar
A Apr
M May
J Jun
J Jul
A Aug
S Sep
O Oct
N Nov
D Dec
8
8
7
4
3
2
2
2
3
6
8
8

Best time to visit Maputo:

Dry Season (April to September):

  • Reduced rainfall and drier weather, ideal for travel.
  • Perfect for beach vacations, diving, and wildlife viewing.

Wet Season (October to March):

  • Increased humidity and heavy rainfall, especially from December to February.
  • The landscape becomes lush and green, but some areas might be challenging to access due to rain.

Money & Prices

Currency in Mozambique:

Mozambican metical (MZN)

How expensive is a trip to Maputo?

Eating out:
Simple meal:
11.23 USD
Fast food meal:
8.79 USD
Mid-range meal:
29.56 USD
Bottle of water:
0.58 USD
Soft drink:
0.96 USD
Cappuccino:
2.02 USD
Local Beer:
1.01 USD
Transportation:
Public transport - one way ticket:
0.31 USD
Taxi - 1km:
3.95 USD
Accommodation:
Refer to the Hotels section for the most up-to-date accommodation prices.
* Prices are approximate. Make sure to check the latest exchange rates when planning your trip.

Day Trips

Top Day Trips from Maputo:

General information

Mozambique general information:

Electricity:
Voltage: 220 V, Frequency: 50 Hz
Sockets:
  • Type C (European 2-pin)
  • Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)

Visa & Travel Requirements

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