Sofala, Mozambique
João
João is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:34
18.28° S, 35.92° EElevation 10 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 21°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
João at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:03 · 17:4012 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:12Next 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
231 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
14 mm of rain
Weather in João
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 52%
Today22 Oct41°24°
Fri23 Oct42°25°
Sat24 Oct34°25°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct31°23°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct37°21°
Wed28 Oct33°24°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct33°21°
Sat31 Oct31°23°
When to go to João
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 | 35 | 38 | 44 | 49 | 70 | 76 | 77 | 80 | 66 | 55 | 42 | 33 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° |
| Low | 24° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 231 | 195 | 180 | 68 | 36 | 29 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 34 | 67 | 194 |
| Wet days | 25 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 21 |
What's on in João
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 João
Earthquakes around João
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
5.9Vila de Sena 89 km ↗1954 · 145 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 53 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 112 km
5.0Inhaminga 109 km →1981 · 40 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit João?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in João.
What is the hottest month in João?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in João?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in João?
January is the wettest month with about 231 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.