Sofala, Mozambique
Gire
Gire is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:34
18.88° S, 34.12° EElevation 225 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month68mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gire at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4812 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 16:15Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in November
Coolest month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
268 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
23 mm of rain
Weather in Gire
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 17 km/h · humidity 78%
Today24 Oct28°22°9.9 mm
Sun25 Oct30°20°3 mm
Mon26 Oct31°18°
Tue27 Oct36°18°
Wed28 Oct32°21°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°20°1 mm
Fri30 Oct28°19°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°18°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov28°18°
Mon2 Nov29°18°
When to go to Gire
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 | 39 | 42 | 48 | 60 | 82 | 90 | 86 | 89 | 73 | 62 | 44 | 38 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 268 | 251 | 209 | 87 | 33 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 68 | 107 | 256 |
| Wet days | 22 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 20 |
What's on in Gire
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 Gire
Earthquakes around Gire
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 · 74 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 103 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gire?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gire.
What is the hottest month in Gire?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Gire?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gire?
January is the wettest month with about 268 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.