Weather in Xai-Xai - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Xai-Xai, Mozambique: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Xai-Xai
today🌧️ 23°💧 2.4 mm
Sun🌧️ 25°💧 2.9 mm
Mon🌧️ 22°💧 1.2 mm
Tue🌧️ 21°💧 1.1 mm
Wed🌧️ 24°💧 0.3 mm
Thu☀️ 28°💧 3 mm
Fri☀️ 30°💧 0.3 mm
Sat☀️ 28°💧 1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Monday 7 Sept in Xai-Xai, the forecast high is 22°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 25°C to 32°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 97% of similar days.

23°Cexceptionally cool
usually 25°C–32°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual
25°Ccooler than usual
usually 25°C–32°C
cooler than 82% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
22°Cexceptionally cool
usually 25°C–32°C
cooler than 97% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
21°Cexceptionally cool
usually 25°C–32°C
cooler than 97% of similar days
night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 25°C–32°C
cooler than 90% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
28°Cnear normal
usually 25°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
30°Cnear normal
usually 25°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 25°C1982: 26°C1983: 28°C1984: 28°C1985: 30°C1986: 31°C1987: 27°C1988: 30°C1989: 26°C1990: 28°C1991: 31°C1992: 31°C1993: 28°C1994: 25°C1995: 28°C1996: 33°C1997: 27°C1998: 30°C1999: 28°C2000: 28°C2001: 31°C2002: 27°C2003: 28°C2004: 25°C2005: 29°C2006: 27°C2007: 31°C2008: 31°C2009: 30°C2010: 27°C2011: 31°C2012: 27°C2013: 30°C2014: 30°C2015: 29°C2016: 32°C2017: 31°C2018: 30°C2019: 25°C2020: 26°C2021: 28°C2022: 30°C2023: 30°C2024: 29°C2025: 32°C 2026 forecast: 25°C current forecast 25°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 2004 (25°C) and the warmest was 1996 (33°C). The current forecast averages 25°C - lower than in 96% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Xai-Xai

Xai-Xai - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Xai-Xai

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
sunrise 05:54 · sunset 17:35 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 2.37 mm · humidity 74% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 59%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 05:53 · sunset 17:35 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 2.91 mm · humidity 68% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 67%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️22°light rain
sunrise 05:52 · sunset 17:36 · night 19° · evening 21° · rain 1.15 mm · humidity 68% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️21°light rain
sunrise 05:51 · sunset 17:36 · night 18° · evening 21° · rain 1.1 mm · humidity 69% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
sunrise 05:50 · sunset 17:37 · night 19° · evening 22° · rain 0.29 mm · humidity 59% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 59%
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:48 · sunset 17:37 · night 21° · evening 23° · rain 3.04 mm · humidity 50% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 9%
Friday11 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 17:37 · night 22° · evening 24° · rain 0.31 mm · humidity 49% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 89%
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:46 · sunset 17:38 · night 21° · evening 23° · rain 1 mm · humidity 58% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 1%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 17:38 · night 20° · evening 23° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 54% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 43%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
sunrise 05:44 · sunset 17:38 · night 21° · evening 23° · rain 1.02 mm · humidity 40% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 2%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:43 · sunset 17:39 · night 20° · evening 24° · rain 1.23 mm · humidity 51% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 6%
Wednesday16 September 2026
☁️30°broken clouds
sunrise 05:42 · sunset 17:39 · night 20° · evening 23° · humidity 32% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 82%
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
sunrise 05:41 · sunset 17:39 · night 23° · evening 24° · humidity 43% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 2%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
sunrise 05:40 · sunset 17:40 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 1.35 mm · humidity 74% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 75%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️22°light rain
sunrise 05:39 · sunset 17:40 · night 19° · evening 19° · rain 3.91 mm · humidity 73% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️23°broken clouds
sunrise 05:38 · sunset 17:41 · night 21° · evening 22° · humidity 63% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 76%

UV index in Xai-Xai - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTXai-Xai03681111+6UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 35 min6Sat5.097Sun6.094Mon7.097Tue8.097Wed9.097Thu10.098Fri11.098Sat12.098Sun13.098Mon14.098Tue15.098Wed16.092Thu17.094Fri18.096Sat19.098Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Xai-Xai is 6 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Sea temperature - Xai-Xai

Water today
23°C
Week avg
24°C
Waves today
2.5 m
How's the water?
pleasant
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 23°C6.09 24°C7.09 24°C8.09 23°C9.09 23°C10.09 24°C11.09 24°C12.09 24°C13.09 24°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 28°CFeb 29°CMar 28°CApr 27°CMay 25°CJun 23°CJul 22°CAug 22°CSep 23°COct 24°CNov 26°CDec 28°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in Xai-Xai

Air quality in Xai-Xai is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³, PM10: 10.6 µg/m³.
CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Xai-Xai6.710.6very good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).
Upcoming public holidays in Mozambique: Victory Day — 7 September · Revolution Day — 25 September · Day of Peace and Reconciliation — 4 October.

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FAQ - Xai-Xai weather

What is the weather like in Xai-Xai today?
Today it is about 23° during the day and 21° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Xai-Xai?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.