Gurúè

Mozambique
Gurúè, Mozambique
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Gurúè is home to Mozambique's largest tea plantations, making this city in Zambezia Province the country's principal tea-growing centre. Known before independence as Vila Junqueiro, it sits in the northern part of Mozambique close to mountains and within reach of water. It has held city status since 1971 and has been one of the country's elected municipalities since 1998.

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  • Population168,971
  • Nearest water from center 3.7 km2.3 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 5.1 km3.2 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
23°74°
385mm15.2in
F
23°74°
265mm10.4in
M
23°73°
200mm7.9in
A
21°70°
95mm3.6in
M
20°67°
35mm1.3in
J
18°64°
30mm1.3in
J
17°63°
40mm1.5in
A
19°67°
25mm0.9in
S
22°72°
20mm0.7in
O
24°76°
40mm1.6in
N
25°77°
120mm4.7in
D
24°75°
305mm11.9in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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Gurúè: quick answers

Where is Gurúè?

Gurúè is in Mozambique.

How do you get to Gurúè?

The nearest airport is Gurue (VJQ), about 15 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Gurúè?

The warmest month is November, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 17°C63°F. The wettest month is January, with about 385 mm15.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)