Precipitation anomalies in Mozambique

Mozambique: Precipitation anomalies was 216.6 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
216.6 millimeters
Change on year
up 229.2%
World rank
23rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
328.77 millimeters
in 1953
All-time low
-255.88 millimeters
in 1951
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Mozambique, 1940–2025

-2000200400194019822025

Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Mozambique stood at 216.6 millimeters.

That represents a change of up 229.2% on the previous year and up 672.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Mozambique peaked at 328.77 millimeters in 1953 and was at its lowest, -255.88 millimeters, in 1951.

That places Mozambique 23rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 22.49 millimeters -160.09 millimeters 276.33 millimeters 10
1950s 93.82 millimeters -255.88 millimeters 328.77 millimeters 10
1960s -39.22 millimeters -163.89 millimeters 104.41 millimeters 10
1970s 42.14 millimeters -130.86 millimeters 321.74 millimeters 10
1980s 30.71 millimeters -140.29 millimeters 212.65 millimeters 10
1990s -21.97 millimeters -240.63 millimeters 238.58 millimeters 10
2000s 19.86 millimeters -225.1 millimeters 315.08 millimeters 10
2010s -3.15 millimeters -124.12 millimeters 129.19 millimeters 10
2020s 36.78 millimeters -167.62 millimeters 216.6 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 20 French Polynesia 247.57 millimeters compare
  2. 21 Botswana 240.02 millimeters compare
  3. 22 India 219.26 millimeters compare
  4. 24 Peru 207.15 millimeters compare
  5. 25 Zimbabwe 206 millimeters compare
  6. 26 Malawi 205.19 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Mozambique?
Precipitation anomalies in Mozambique was 216.6 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 328.77 millimeters in 1953.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was -255.88 millimeters in 1951.
How does Mozambique rank for precipitation anomalies?
Mozambique ranks 23rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is up 672.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.