Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Maputo Catedral Metropolitana de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral and cultural heritage site located in the KaMpfumo district of Maputo, Mozambique. Designed by architect Marcial Simões de Freitas e Costa, the concrete building was begun in 1936 and opened in 1944. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Mozambique on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
For cooler weather with lower rainfall, the months of June through August offer daily highs of 23 °C to 24 °C and lows of 16 °C to 17 °C, with rain on about 3 to 4 days per month. Warmer months like January, February, and March see daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 23 °C to 24 °C, alongside heavier rain reaching up to 145 mm on about 18 days in January.
The nearest airport is Maputo Airport, located 5 km away. Since the cathedral is in Maputo, the distance from the capital is 0 km. Nearby sights include Maputo City Hall, which is 0.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is January, with about 145 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 145 | 122 | 94 | 47 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 57 | 108 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
