Sofala, Mozambique
Chena
Chena is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:33
17.45° S, 34.88° EElevation 147 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chena at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:07 · 17:4412 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:11Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in November
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
222 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
9 mm of rain
Weather in Chena
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 76%
Today24 Oct36°25°
Sun25 Oct35°24°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct35°21°
Tue27 Oct38°21°
Wed28 Oct40°25°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct35°24°
Fri30 Oct32°23°
Sat31 Oct32°22°
Sun1 Nov36°22°
When to go to Chena
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 | 33 | 37 | 42 | 58 | 76 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 67 | 56 | 38 | 31 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 29° | 32° | 33° | 34° | 32° |
| Low | 24° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 222 | 174 | 112 | 34 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 63 | 160 |
| Wet days | 24 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 23 |
What's on in Chena
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 Chena
Earthquakes around Chena
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Vila de Sena 89 km ↗1954 · 102 km
5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 96 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 93 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 92 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chena?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chena.
What is the hottest month in Chena?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Chena?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chena?
January is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.