Sofala, Mozambique
Afonso
Afonso is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:17
18.22° S, 35.86° EElevation 14 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Afonso at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:03 · 17:4012 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:12Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in November
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
224 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
14 mm of rain
Weather in Afonso
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 70%
Today22 Oct41°28°
Fri23 Oct41°25°
Sat24 Oct34°25°4 mm
Sun25 Oct32°22°
Mon26 Oct35°20°
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct38°24°1 mm
Thu29 Oct32°25°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°22°
Sat31 Oct32°20°
When to go to Afonso
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 34 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 79 | 65 | 54 | 42 | 33 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 33° | 34° | 32° |
| Low | 24° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 224 | 189 | 175 | 65 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 34 | 67 | 189 |
| Wet days | 25 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 21 |
What's on in Afonso
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mozambique seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Afonso
Earthquakes around Afonso
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Vila de Sena 89 km ↗1954 · 136 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 43 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 107 km
5.0Inhaminga 109 km →1981 · 49 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Afonso?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Afonso.
What is the hottest month in Afonso?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Afonso?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Afonso?
January is the wettest month with about 224 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.