Sofala, Mozambique
Chiganda
Chiganda is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now39°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:28
18.19° S, 34.71° EElevation 78 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month39mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chiganda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4412 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:17Next 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
241 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
14 mm of rain
Weather in Chiganda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 25%
Today22 Oct42°25°
Fri23 Oct42°25°
Sat24 Oct34°25°3.8 mm
Sun25 Oct35°22°
Mon26 Oct35°20°
Tue27 Oct38°20°
Wed28 Oct35°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct35°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct35°21°
Sat31 Oct31°22°
When to go to Chiganda
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 | 34 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 73 | 81 | 79 | 80 | 65 | 55 | 37 | 32 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 29° | 32° | 33° | 34° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 241 | 194 | 160 | 56 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 39 | 78 | 198 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 21 |
What's on in Chiganda
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 Chiganda
Earthquakes around Chiganda
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
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 142 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 101 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 18 km
5.0Inhaminga 109 km →1981 · 148 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chiganda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chiganda.
What is the hottest month in Chiganda?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Chiganda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chiganda?
January is the wettest month with about 241 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.