Sofala, Mozambique
Chapo
Chapo is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique, 296 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:35
20.50° S, 33.74° EElevation 296 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month43mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chapo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:10 · 17:5012 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 15:21Next 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 month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
204 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
11 mm of rain
Weather in Chapo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 87%
Today23 Oct37°23°10.5 mm
Sat24 Oct29°21°
Sun25 Oct31°19°
Mon26 Oct33°19°
Tue27 Oct36°19°
Wed28 Oct34°21°
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct31°20°
Sat31 Oct30°19°
When to go to Chapo
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 | 45 | 49 | 61 | 82 | 88 | 89 | 87 | 74 | 62 | 43 | 41 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 204 | 205 | 139 | 53 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 43 | 93 | 183 |
| Wet days | 20 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
What's on in Chapo
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 Chapo
Earthquakes around Chapo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195022magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 93 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 34 km
6.0Inhassoro 164 km ←1951 · 147 km
5.8Inhassoro 189 km ←1957 · 138 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chapo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chapo.
What is the hottest month in Chapo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chapo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chapo?
January is the wettest month with about 204 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.