Sofala, Mozambique
Castigo
Castigo is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:37
21.03° S, 34.87° EElevation 13 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 21°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Castigo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:05 · 17:4612 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:16Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in January
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
181 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
11 mm of rain
Weather in Castigo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 92%
Today22 Oct35°25°
Fri23 Oct36°25°
Sat24 Oct28°24°
Sun25 Oct30°23°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct30°24°
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct29°22°
Sat31 Oct29°24°0.5 mm
When to go to Castigo
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 | 41 | 47 | 49 | 64 | 78 | 83 | 89 | 91 | 82 | 71 | 58 | 43 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 181 | 178 | 151 | 67 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 34 | 77 | 144 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
What's on in Castigo
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 Castigo
Earthquakes around Castigo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19507magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 137 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 144 km
5.6Chimanimani 168 km ↘2006 · 134 km
5.3Inhassoro 178 km ←2006 · 149 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Castigo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Castigo.
What is the hottest month in Castigo?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Castigo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Castigo?
January is the wettest month with about 181 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.