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Chimoio
Manica, Mozambique

Chimoio

Chimoio is a city in Manica, Mozambique, 709 m above sea level. It has a population of about 238,976 (2007). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now34°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population238,976
Local time16:37
19.12° S, 33.48° EElevation 709 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chimoioweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low28° / 16°
Rain this month56mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

Best: May–Jun · Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chimoio at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

273 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

17 mm of rain

How Chimoio has grown

People living in the built-up area (68 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+761%60k in 1975 → 520k in 2025
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Weather in Chimoio

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
34°C

Sunny · wind 12 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°22°
Fri23 Oct37°22°2 mm
Sat24 Oct24°20°5 mm
Sun25 Oct27°17°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct31°15°
Tue27 Oct34°17°
Wed28 Oct27°17°3 mm
Thu29 Oct29°19°
Fri30 Oct28°17°
Sat31 Oct25°17°0.5 mm

When to go to Chimoio

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495358708889859484725249
High27°27°26°25°24°22°22°24°27°28°28°27°
Low20°19°19°17°14°12°12°13°15°16°18°19°
Rain (mm)27324816271271725182056100232
Wet days222020135562471321

What's on in Chimoio

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Chimoio

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Fundação MicaiaMountain huts
1.3 km
Casa madjunju Bairro ManjoroMountain huts
3.3 km
Windmill CampsiteCamp sites
7.2 km

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Mozambique seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chimoio

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chimoio

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 122 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 112 km

Tropical storms · Chimoio

Tropical storm archive

Universities and research institutes

Instituto Agrário de ChimoioResearch institute

Chimoio from above

Around Chimoio3 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Chimoio

Chimoio AirportVPY
6.9 km
Beira International AirportBEW
167 km
ComboiosRailway station
0.6 km
CafumpeRailway station
9.1 km
CharambaRailway station
17 km

Places with a climate like Chimoio

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chimoio?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimoio.
What is the hottest month in Chimoio?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimoio?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimoio?
January is the wettest month with about 273 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.