Where to stay in Vilanculos

from €224/night3 hotels sampledMZ

3★+ hotels in Vilanculos from €224/night (range €224–428, 3 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Vilanculos Beach Lodge hotel · Vilanculos
from €224/night★ 4
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Aguia Negra hotel · Vilanculos
from €244/night★ 3
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Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel hotel · Vilanculos
from €428/night★ 5
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Getting there

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Weather in Vilanculos

Mon ☁️ 25° 19° 💧4%
Tue ☀️ 24° 18° 💧0%
Wed 🌤️ 25° 17° 💧0%
Thu 🌦️ 25° 20° 💧53%
Fri 🌦️ 23° 19° 💧59%
Sat 🌦️ 25° 18° 💧31%
Sun ☀️ 25° 19° 💧10%

In Aug, Vilanculos typically sees ~25°C daytime highs and 4 rainy days.

Best time to visit Vilanculos — climate

Jan: ~31°C daytime, 18 rainy days 31° JanFeb: ~30°C daytime, 17 rainy days 30° FebMar: ~30°C daytime, 13 rainy days 30° MarApr: ~29°C daytime, 7 rainy days 29° AprMay: ~27°C daytime, 2 rainy days 27° MayJun: ~25°C daytime, 7 rainy days 25° JunJul: ~25°C daytime, 4 rainy days 25° JulAug: ~25°C daytime, 4 rainy days 25° AugSep: ~27°C daytime, 3 rainy days 27° SepOct: ~27°C daytime, 6 rainy days 27° OctNov: ~28°C daytime, 10 rainy days 28° NovDec: ~28°C daytime, 19 rainy days 28° Dec

About Vilanculos

Vilanculos (Vilankulo) is the Mozambican capital of water sports. It's a popular beach resort area with accommodation from economy to 5-star barefoot luxury. The gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique's only underwater national park. The dry season is from March to November with temperatures around 15 to 23 °C. Bring a sweater for the evenings, The "rainy season" can be hot with temperatures ranging between 23 and 34 °C.

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Round out the trip

eSIM for VilanculosData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in VilanculosCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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