Travel advisory · MozambiqueSome governments advise against travel to parts of Mozambique.The warnings cover only these areas: Cabo Delgado Province, Erati district, Ibo district (including offshore islands), Marrupa district, Mecula district, Memba district.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Cabo Delgado Province · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, UK, US
- Erati district · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, New Zealand, UK
- Ibo district (including offshore islands) · avoid all travel · France, New Zealand
- Marrupa district · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, UK
- Mecula district · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, UK
- Memba district · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, New Zealand, UK
Also named by one government: Ancuabe district (New Zealand), Certain districts in the north of Nampula Province (US), Chiure district (New Zealand), Eastern Niassa Province (France), Lalaua district (France), Macomia district (New Zealand), Mecuburi district (France), Meluco district (New Zealand), Metuge district (New Zealand), Mocimboa da Praia district (New Zealand), Mueda district (New Zealand), Muidumbe district (New Zealand), Nacaroa district (France), Nangade district (New Zealand), Niassa Special Reserve (US), Northern parts of Nampula, Monapo, Meconta and Nacala districts (France), Palma district (New Zealand), Quirimbas islands (France), Quissanga district (New Zealand), Southern part of Muecate district (France), Border zones with Niassa and Nampula provinces (Italy), Malima district (France), Monapo district (south) (France), Mossuril district (France), Muecate district (north) (France), Nacala district (south) (France), Nampula district (south), including Nampula city (France), Palma town and area around Pemba and Afungi (UK), Pemba City (Canada), Ribaue district (France), Roads between Pemba and Nampula (Spain), Western Niassa Province (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Aug 21, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besondere Vorsicht bei Reisen innerhalb Mosambiks; Teilreisewarnung für bestimmte Provinzen und Distrikte (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution overall (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée pour le reste du pays (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 3, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Mozambique
Mozambique is a country on Africa's southeast coast, facing the Indian Ocean. Go for beaches, island archipelagos, diving and Gorongosa National Park, and fly into Maputo, which has the international airport.
Mozambique is a country on the southeast coast of Africa, facing the Indian Ocean and bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini and South Africa. Its capital and largest city is Maputo, which was called Lourenço Marques under Portuguese rule. Maputo has the country's international airport. Portuguese colonial rule began in 1505 and lasted more than four centuries. Mozambique became independent on June 25, 1975, and Portuguese remains the only official language, used in government, schools and city life.
The Bazaruto archipelago and the Quirimbas Islands have clean beaches, and Inhambane Province draws divers for whale sharks and manta rays. Gorongosa National Park in Sofala province, about 3,770 square kilometres, is the main inland draw, with elephants and buffalo. The dry season runs from April to September, and the wet season from October to March is tropical and humid, with cyclones common. Much of the 30,000 km road network is unpaved, so choose one or two regions. Cabo Delgado province has had an Islamist insurgency since 2017, so check current conditions before you plan a trip there.
Five things to know before Mozambique
- Apply for the eTA before you fly
US, UK, Canadian, German and other passports on the official list can stay up to 30 days but need an eTA from the official portal first. UK advice says to apply at least 5 working days ahead. Mozambique eVisa and eTA
- Check the advice on Cabo Delgado
The UK advises against all travel to most of Cabo Delgado province and to parts of Nampula and Niassa. Check the current map before planning the far north. UK travel advice
- Carry printed copies of your eTA and bookings
Border officers can ask for the approved eTA, payment confirmation, a return ticket and proof of accommodation. Your passport needs 2 blank pages. UK entry rules
- Travel the coast between May and October
The dry season is cooler and less humid, and humpback whales pass the southern coast from about July to October. Cyclones are a risk from January to March.
- Take malaria precautions everywhere
Malaria risk exists across the country all year, including the coast. Ask a travel clinic about tablets and cover up at dusk.
Mozambique travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
The eTA for visa-exempt passports and what to print.
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical and evacuation cover, and what policies exclude.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMGetting data in Mozambique from the day you land.
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards, ATMs and what to carry for rural stretches.
Read the guideGetting aroundDomestic flights, long-distance buses and hiring a driver.
Read the guide
Destinations in Mozambique
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryRain15 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, rainyJanuaryRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 142 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
- FebruaryRain15 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Cyclone riskFebruaryRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 161 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cyclone risk
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Cyclone riskMarchPartly cloudy
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cyclone risk
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°DryingAprilPartly cloudy
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drying
- MayClear4 rainy daysHigh26°Low18°Dry, warmMayClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- JuneClear3 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Dry, mildJuneClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, mild
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh25°Low15°Whales arriveJulyClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Whales arrive
- AugustClear3 rainy daysHigh26°Low17°Dry, mildAugustClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, mild
- SeptemberClear5 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°Whales, warmSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Whales, warm
- OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh28°Low19°Warm, windyOctoberClear
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, windy
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh29°Low21°Hot, humidNovemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, rainyDecemberRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
Average daily high and low in Maputo, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Mozambique
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
27
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 56%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 4%
Mozambique
09:52 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today30°16°4%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Wed31°18°4%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 31°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Thu30°19°4%Thursday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Fri32°18°6%Friday: Cloudy. High 32°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Sat34°20°2%Saturday: Cloudy. High 34°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sun34°20°0%Sunday: Clear. High 34°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 08:24 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 63.8 MZN
Rates from Nov 3, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Mozambique
Mozambique FAQ
Do I need a visa for Mozambique?
Passports on the official eTA list, including the US, UK, Canada and Germany, get 30 days for tourism but must get an eTA online first. It carries a fee; the UK advice says allow at least 5 working days.
Is Mozambique safe to visit?
The UK advises against all travel to most of Cabo Delgado and parts of Nampula and Niassa. The south and the Inhambane coast are outside those areas; check the current advice before you go.
When is the best time to visit Mozambique?
May to October is dry and pleasant on the coast, with whales from about July. January to March is hot, wet and the main cyclone period.
How do I get to the Bazaruto islands?
Most visitors fly or drive to Vilanculos and take a boat to the islands. Book boat trips and island stays ahead in the dry season.
Can I use cards in Mozambique?
Cards work in Maputo and larger lodges, but meticais in cash are needed for markets, chapas and small guesthouses. Carry cash for the coast.