Sofala, Mozambique
Chiro
Chiro is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now39°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:31
20.17° S, 33.73° EElevation 85 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month46mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chiro at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:10 · 17:5012 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:21Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in November
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
209 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
12 mm of rain
Weather in Chiro
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 27%
Today22 Oct41°24°
Fri23 Oct39°25°11.6 mm
Sat24 Oct30°24°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct34°19°
Tue27 Oct38°20°
Wed28 Oct32°22°3.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°22°
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct32°21°0.5 mm
When to go to Chiro
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 | 37 | 41 | 43 | 55 | 76 | 83 | 85 | 81 | 68 | 56 | 37 | 36 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 209 | 198 | 138 | 54 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 46 | 84 | 180 |
| Wet days | 20 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
What's on in Chiro
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 Chiro
Earthquakes around Chiro
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 · 129 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 6.5 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 135 km
5.6Chimanimani 94 km ↓2018 · 110 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chiro?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chiro.
What is the hottest month in Chiro?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Chiro?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chiro?
January is the wettest month with about 209 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.