The Bazaruto Archipelago
Dhow sails drifting between islands of dunes that shift more than they should for something called land, dugongs grazing seagrass in water clear enough to see them from the boat, and a barefoot-luxury lodge scene built entirely around not wearing shoes.
The best time to visit The Bazaruto Archipelago is Apr–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 19:11 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 28°C · rain 41mm · 11.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Vilanculo, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C87°F | 152mm6.0in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| February | 30°C87°F | 231mm9.1in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| March | 29°C85°F | 64mm2.5in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 28°C83°F | 41mm1.6in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 27°C80°F | 40mm1.6in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 25°C77°F | 22mm0.9in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C76°F | 12mm0.5in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| August | 25°C78°F | 11mm0.4in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| September | 27°C80°F | 9mm0.4in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 28°C82°F | 35mm1.4in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 29°C84°F | 45mm1.8in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| December | 30°C85°F | 97mm3.8in | 13.5h13.5h |
Good to know
- Currency
- MZNMozambican metical
- Language
- Portuguese
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit The Bazaruto Archipelago?
The best time to visit The Bazaruto Archipelago is Apr–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does The Bazaruto Archipelago get?
Typical daytime highs in The Bazaruto Archipelago are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (77°F), Sep–Nov 28°C (82°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (86°F).
Is The Bazaruto Archipelago expensive?
On the ground, The Bazaruto Archipelago is steep.
What sort of trip is The Bazaruto Archipelago good for?
The Bazaruto Archipelago is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is The Bazaruto Archipelago?
The wettest month in The Bazaruto Archipelago is February at 231mm (9.1in), the driest September at 9mm (0.4in), with a monthly average of 63mm (2.5in).
What plug do I need for The Bazaruto Archipelago?
The Bazaruto Archipelago uses type C, D, F sockets at 220 V.
