When to go to the Quirimbas

Mozambique has a tropical climate with average temperatures of around 30°C/86°F, so whenever you travel you can be assured of some sunshine.

The best time to visit the Quirimbas Archipelago is in the winter months (between May and September), when both rainfall and temperatures are at their lowest.

Many people choose to visit Quirimbas islands during Mozambique's hotter and more humid summer. The rainiest months are January and February with brief intense showers, after which the sun comes out again. Monsoons only tend to affect the southern regions of Mozambique, not the Quirimbas.

If one of your main reasons for travelling to the Quirimbas is fishing, you'll be pleased to know that a variety of game fish species can be caught year-round. Sailfish season runs from July to December.

Scuba-diving conditions are good all year with warm sea, although the visibility would be better during the dry season. The best time to see humpback whales is between August and October.

The best time to go to the Quirimbas for birdwatching is usually November and December, which is in the hot, rainy season.

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