Sofala, Mozambique
Cherinda
Cherinda is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time17:20
20.60° S, 34.77° EElevation 3 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 22°
Rain this month36mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cherinda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:04 · 17:4812 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:15Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in January
Coolest month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
203 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
12 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Cherinda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 70%
Today25 Oct28°24°
Mon26 Oct28°24°
Tue27 Oct28°24°
Wed28 Oct31°26°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct30°23°
Fri30 Oct28°21°
Sat31 Oct27°24°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov28°24°
Mon2 Nov28°23°
Tue3 Nov28°23°
When to go to Cherinda
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 | 44 | 47 | 62 | 76 | 80 | 88 | 90 | 82 | 72 | 54 | 42 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 203 | 197 | 175 | 76 | 28 | 16 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 36 | 74 | 165 |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 29° |
What's on in Cherinda
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 Cherinda
Earthquakes around Cherinda
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 147 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 122 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 131 km
5.6Chimanimani 168 km ↘2006 · 137 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cherinda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cherinda.
What is the hottest month in Cherinda?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Cherinda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cherinda?
January is the wettest month with about 203 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cherinda?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.