Sofala, Mozambique
Chamba
Chamba is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:55
19.73° S, 34.82° EElevation 20 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 21°
Rain this month52mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chamba at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4512 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:17Next 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 month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
259 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
20 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
February
Weather in Chamba
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct35°24°
Fri23 Oct32°24°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct28°25°6.4 mm
Sun25 Oct28°22°
Mon26 Oct30°21°
Tue27 Oct31°20°
Wed28 Oct28°24°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°23°
Fri30 Oct28°21°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°23°0.5 mm
When to go to Chamba
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 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 54 | 75 | 82 | 80 | 86 | 76 | 66 | 48 | 39 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 259 | 247 | 241 | 114 | 53 | 32 | 38 | 28 | 20 | 52 | 89 | 236 |
| Wet days | 21 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 19 |
| Sea | 29° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Chamba
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 Chamba
Earthquakes around Chamba
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 record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 130 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 47 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chamba.
What is the hottest month in Chamba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Chamba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chamba?
January is the wettest month with about 259 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chamba?
The sea is warmest in February at about 30°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.