Sofala, Mozambique
Charinga
Charinga is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique, 276 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:27
20.27° S, 33.88° EElevation 276 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month45mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Charinga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:09 · 17:5012 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · 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
228 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
12 mm of rain
Weather in Charinga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 56%
Today22 Oct39°22°
Fri23 Oct37°23°1.6 mm
Sat24 Oct28°22°
Sun25 Oct30°19°
Mon26 Oct33°18°
Tue27 Oct35°19°
Wed28 Oct31°21°1 mm
Thu29 Oct32°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°19°
Sat31 Oct29°20°0.5 mm
When to go to Charinga
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 | 62 | 83 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 76 | 65 | 47 | 41 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 228 | 216 | 157 | 59 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 45 | 94 | 199 |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
What's on in Charinga
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 Charinga
Earthquakes around Charinga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195018magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 121 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 22 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 128 km
5.6Chimanimani 94 km ↓2018 · 119 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Charinga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Charinga.
What is the hottest month in Charinga?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Charinga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Charinga?
January is the wettest month with about 228 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.