Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1 °C | 29.1 °C | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| February | 29.2 °C | 29.3 °C | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| March | 29.1 °C | 29.6 °C | 22 days | Unfavourable season |
| April | 28.7 °C | 29.3 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 28.1 °C | 28.3 °C | 5 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 27.3 °C | 27.2 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 26.7 °C | 26.2 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 27 °C | 25.9 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 27.9 °C | 26.2 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 28.9 °C | 26.9 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 29.9 °C | 28 °C | 7 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 30.1 °C | 29.2 °C | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
Nearby in December
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) must be obtained online before departure (approximately 47 US dollars) for stays of up to 30 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Apply for the ETA on the official Mozambique eVisa portal at least 5 working days before travel and pay online (about 47 US dollars); carry a printed copy.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 20 August 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Area advised against except essential travel
Pemba lies in an area advised against except for essential travel. Areas concerned: Cabo Delgado province (incl. Pemba and Palma), Memba and Eráti districts (Nampula), Mecula and Marrupa (Niassa).
Official advice updated 20 August 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies and cholera depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Pemba in December?
The sea averages 29.2°C in December — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Pemba in December?
Expect 30.1°C in the afternoon and 25.1°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Pemba in December?
Around 16 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 50% of days.