Sofala, Mozambique
Dique
Dique is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:19
18.60° S, 34.36° EElevation 69 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month53mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dique at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:09 · 17:4612 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:18Next 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 month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
229 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
18 mm of rain
Weather in Dique
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 40%
Today22 Oct40°26°
Fri23 Oct39°26°
Sat24 Oct28°24°18.8 mm
Sun25 Oct31°21°2.8 mm
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct31°21°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°23°1 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°
Sat31 Oct29°22°0.5 mm
When to go to Dique
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 | 36 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 77 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 68 | 57 | 39 | 35 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 229 | 211 | 178 | 70 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 53 | 94 | 227 |
| Wet days | 22 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 20 |
What's on in Dique
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 Dique
Earthquakes around Dique
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 record2within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 95 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 64 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dique?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dique.
What is the hottest month in Dique?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Dique?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dique?
January is the wettest month with about 229 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.