Sofala, Mozambique
Chaima
Chaima is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique, 414 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:06
18.25° S, 34.07° EElevation 414 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month41mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chaima at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:11 · 17:4712 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 15:20Next 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 November
Coolest month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
244 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
15 mm of rain
Weather in Chaima
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 56%
Today23 Oct40°26°
Sat24 Oct31°23°5.5 mm
Sun25 Oct31°21°2.6 mm
Mon26 Oct34°18°
Tue27 Oct36°20°
Wed28 Oct37°23°
Thu29 Oct29°24°3 mm
Fri30 Oct29°20°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°18°
When to go to Chaima
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 | 43 | 46 | 51 | 62 | 84 | 90 | 88 | 92 | 76 | 65 | 46 | 41 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 22° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 244 | 216 | 158 | 57 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 41 | 90 | 219 |
| Wet days | 22 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 21 |
What's on in Chaima
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 Chaima
Earthquakes around Chaima
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record2within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 140 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 83 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chaima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chaima.
What is the hottest month in Chaima?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Chaima?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chaima?
January is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.