UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Maputo, Mozambique 
will be up to 5.5, indicating a moderate level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
With a UV index reaching up to 5.5 in Maputo, stay shaded during midday when the sun is strongest; wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, UV-blocking sunglasses; apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days; and be cautious of heightened UV on bright surfaces.
Maputo’s UV index is usually high, often reaching levels between 8 and 11 during the sunny months, which means strong sun rays are common. Throughout the year, the UV index stays relatively high because it’s a tropical area close to the equator.
The weather in Maputo has a wet season from November to March with warm, rainy days, and a dry season from April to October with cooler, dry weather. Temperatures are warm most of the year, with the hottest months around December and January.
Compared to nearby countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe, Maputo is warmer and more humid because it’s closer to the ocean. It gets more rain than places further inland but less than tropical rainforest areas in northern Mozambique.
See the UV index hour by hour for Maputo, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.