Sofala, Mozambique
José
José is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time03:53
20.43° S, 34.18° EElevation 124 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month42mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
José at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:04 · 17:5112 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous95% · Moonrise 20:32Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in November
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
222 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
11 mm of rain
Weather in José
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 93%
Today28 Oct34°24°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct31°18°
Sat31 Oct31°19°
Sun1 Nov32°19°
Mon2 Nov32°19°
Tue3 Nov34°21°
Wed4 Nov36°22°
Thu5 Nov35°23°
When to go to José
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 | 40 | 42 | 46 | 58 | 79 | 85 | 87 | 86 | 74 | 63 | 45 | 39 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 222 | 206 | 165 | 62 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 42 | 93 | 196 |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
What's on in José
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 José
Earthquakes around José
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195018magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 117 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 58 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 125 km
5.6Chimanimani 94 km ↓2018 · 145 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit José?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in José.
What is the hottest month in José?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in José?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in José?
January is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.