Sofala, Mozambique
Bongo
Bongo is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:42
20.13° S, 33.60° EElevation 208 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bongo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:11 · 17:5112 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:22Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in November
Coolest month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
239 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
15 mm of rain
Weather in Bongo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 67%
Today22 Oct39°23°
Fri23 Oct38°24°6.6 mm
Sat24 Oct29°23°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct34°19°
Tue27 Oct37°19°
Wed28 Oct31°22°2.9 mm
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct31°21°
When to go to Bongo
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 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 58 | 79 | 87 | 89 | 85 | 71 | 58 | 40 | 38 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 239 | 232 | 158 | 65 | 24 | 16 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 60 | 97 | 205 |
| Wet days | 20 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
What's on in Bongo
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 Bongo
Earthquakes around Bongo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195018magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 132 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 11 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 138 km
5.6Chimanimani 94 km ↓2018 · 100 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bongo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bongo.
What is the hottest month in Bongo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Bongo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bongo?
January is the wettest month with about 239 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.