Sofala, Mozambique
Dança
Dança is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:46
18.40° S, 35.15° EElevation 215 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 19°
Rain this month40mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dança at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:05 · 17:4312 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:08Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in November
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
244 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
14 mm of rain
Weather in Dança
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 79%
Today24 Oct32°24°4 mm
Sun25 Oct32°20°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct34°20°
Tue27 Oct37°19°
Wed28 Oct33°22°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°19°1 mm
Fri30 Oct30°19°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°18°1 mm
Sun1 Nov31°18°
Mon2 Nov32°18°
When to go to Dança
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 | 38 | 42 | 48 | 55 | 76 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 70 | 60 | 46 | 36 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 31° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 244 | 190 | 174 | 66 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 40 | 80 | 199 |
| Wet days | 24 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
What's on in Dança
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 Dança
Earthquakes around Dança
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 · 136 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 73 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 34 km
5.0Inhaminga 109 km →1981 · 96 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dança?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dança.
What is the hottest month in Dança?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Dança?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dança?
January is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.