Ressano Garcia climate
Ressano Garcia (Mozambique) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C75 °F, and about 642 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ressano Garcia climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3392 | 2169 | 2781 | 1285.0 |
| Feb | 3392 | 2170 | 2781 | 873.4 |
| Mar | 3290 | 2068 | 2679 | 773.0 |
| Apr | 3086 | 1864 | 2475 | 471.9 |
| May | 2983 | 1559 | 2271 | 120.5 |
| Jun | 2680 | 1254 | 1967 | 80.3 |
| Jul | 2679 | 1254 | 1966 | 80.3 |
| Aug | 2984 | 1456 | 2170 | 90.4 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1661 | 2474 | 210.8 |
| Oct | 3391 | 1864 | 2577 | 481.9 |
| Nov | 3392 | 1966 | 2679 | 843.3 |
| Dec | 3493 | 2069 | 2781 | 1134.4 |
| Year | 3493 | 1254 | 2475 | 64225 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70% | 67% | 6.1 | 13:33 |
| Feb | 70% | 62% | 6.0 | 12:59 |
| Mar | 69% | 56% | 5.4 | 12:18 |
| Apr | 68% | 50% | 4.5 | 11:31 |
| May | 61% | 30% | 4.1 | 10:53 |
| Jun | 57% | 27% | 3.7 | 10:34 |
| Jul | 55% | 28% | 3.9 | 10:42 |
| Aug | 54% | 31% | 4.5 | 11:14 |
| Sep | 54% | 39% | 5.1 | 11:59 |
| Oct | 59% | 58% | 5.2 | 12:44 |
| Nov | 63% | 69% | 5.6 | 13:24 |
| Dec | 66% | 72% | 5.9 | 13:43 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ressano Garcia is like
The warmest month is December, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 20 °C69 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 26 °C79 °F and lows 12 °C54 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 8 °C14.3 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 642 mm25 in. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 51% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–August. The wettest month is January (128 mm5.0 in), the driest is June (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 54% in September to 70% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 27%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in May to 12 km/h (7 mph) in October. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in June to 13.7 hours in December.
Best time to visit Ressano Garcia
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–August: average highs of 26 °C79 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C92 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ressano Garcia
- Summer (December–February) — highs 3392 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2069 to 21 °C70 °F, about 109 mm4.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2983 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1559 to 20 °C68 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 2679 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1254 to 14 °C56 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 3188 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1661 to 19 °C66 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ressano Garcia compares
Compared with Maputo, about 83 km to the southeast, Ressano Garcia is on average 0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer and receives 17% less precipitation (642 mm25 in vs 777 mm31 in). The difference is largest in October (1.4 °C2.5 °F warmer).
Of the 17 places in Mozambique covered by World Climates, Ressano Garcia is the 11th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 17th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Mozambique climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Phalaborwa (South Africa, BSh), Lashio (Myanmar, BSh) and Ciudad Victoria (Mexico, Aw).
Nearby places
- Maputo 83 km · 23 °C74 °F · 777 mm31 in
- Mbombela 103 km · 21 °C70 °F · 685 mm27 in
- Manzini 133 km · 21 °C70 °F · 735 mm29 in
- Xai-Xai 171 km · 24 °C76 °F · 759 mm30 in
- Phalaborwa 188 km · 23 °C74 °F · 543 mm21 in
- Ermelo 235 km · 15 °C59 °F · 796 mm31 in
- Emalahleni 281 km · 16 °C61 °F · 656 mm26 in
- Vryheid 285 km · 17 °C63 °F · 765 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ressano Garcia?
December is the warmest month in Ressano Garcia, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (69 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ressano Garcia?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F) and an average low of 12 °C (54 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ressano Garcia?
January is the wettest month with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Ressano Garcia?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–August.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 246 m, while Ressano Garcia lies at about 125 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.