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 time11:41
20.02° S, 34.65° EElevation 7 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 21°
Rain this month49mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chamba at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:05 · 17:4712 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:12Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in January
Coolest month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
252 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°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 hourSunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 66%
Today25 Oct28°24°
Mon26 Oct28°21°
Tue27 Oct29°21°
Wed28 Oct31°24°0.9 mm
Thu29 Oct28°23°
Fri30 Oct27°22°
Sat31 Oct27°23°2 mm
Sun1 Nov27°23°
Mon2 Nov28°22°
Tue3 Nov28°22°
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 | 43 | 46 | 49 | 56 | 77 | 83 | 83 | 90 | 82 | 73 | 55 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 23° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 252 | 241 | 225 | 103 | 42 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 49 | 88 | 223 |
| Wet days | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 18 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 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 · 103 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 65 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?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°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 252 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chamba?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.