Sofala, Mozambique
Canhese
Canhese is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:46
18.97° S, 34.17° EElevation 117 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month57mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Canhese at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:09 · 17:4812 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:14Next 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 month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
237 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
20 mm of rain
Weather in Canhese
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 84%
Today24 Oct29°24°5 mm
Sun25 Oct31°22°
Mon26 Oct33°19°
Tue27 Oct36°19°
Wed28 Oct34°21°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°20°1 mm
Sun1 Nov33°19°
When to go to Canhese
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 | 37 | 40 | 46 | 56 | 78 | 86 | 84 | 85 | 69 | 58 | 40 | 35 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 237 | 221 | 186 | 76 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 57 | 93 | 228 |
| Wet days | 22 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 20 |
What's on in Canhese
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 Canhese
Earthquakes around Canhese
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 147 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 63 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 106 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Canhese?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Canhese.
What is the hottest month in Canhese?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Canhese?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Canhese?
January is the wettest month with about 237 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.