Sofala, Mozambique
Java
Java is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time19:41
20.03° S, 34.73° EElevation 15 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low27° / 22°
Rain this month54mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Java at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4612 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:17Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in January
Coolest month18°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
268 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
19 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Java
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 94%
Today22 Oct29°25°
Fri23 Oct30°25°0.7 mm
Sat24 Oct27°25°5.2 mm
Sun25 Oct27°24°
Mon26 Oct27°22°
Tue27 Oct27°22°
Wed28 Oct27°24°4.8 mm
Thu29 Oct27°24°
Fri30 Oct27°25°
Sat31 Oct27°25°
When to go to Java
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 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 59 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 94 | 88 | 79 | 60 | 48 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 268 | 265 | 249 | 118 | 51 | 29 | 36 | 26 | 19 | 54 | 90 | 231 |
| Wet days | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 18 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Java
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 Java
Earthquakes around Java
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
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 112 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 69 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Java?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Java.
What is the hottest month in Java?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Java?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Java?
January is the wettest month with about 268 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Java?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.