Sofala, Mozambique
Danta
Danta is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:28
19.60° S, 35.02° EElevation 16 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 21°
Rain this month53mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Danta at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4412 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:16Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in November
Coolest month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
259 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
21 mm of rain
Weather in Danta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 73%
Today22 Oct36°24°
Fri23 Oct32°24°
Sat24 Oct27°25°4.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°21°
Mon26 Oct30°19°
Tue27 Oct31°20°
Wed28 Oct28°23°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°23°
Fri30 Oct28°20°
Sat31 Oct28°22°0.5 mm
When to go to Danta
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 | 42 | 45 | 49 | 56 | 77 | 83 | 81 | 89 | 81 | 74 | 61 | 42 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 259 | 248 | 247 | 122 | 61 | 40 | 48 | 31 | 21 | 53 | 88 | 231 |
| Wet days | 21 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 17 |
What's on in Danta
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 Danta
Earthquakes around Danta
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 59 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 148 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Danta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Danta.
What is the hottest month in Danta?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Danta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Danta?
January is the wettest month with about 259 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.