Sofala, Mozambique
Josefa
Josefa is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:18
21.09° S, 34.51° EElevation 37 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Josefa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:05 · 17:4812 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 15:18Next 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 January
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
169 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
8 mm of rain
Weather in Josefa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 95%
Today23 Oct37°24°1.9 mm
Sat24 Oct31°23°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct35°20°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct36°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct32°20°
Sat31 Oct32°20°
When to go to Josefa
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 | 38 | 44 | 46 | 61 | 75 | 81 | 86 | 86 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 40 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 169 | 158 | 129 | 51 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 34 | 80 | 147 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
What's on in Josefa
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 Josefa
Earthquakes around Josefa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195020magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 100 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 132 km
6.0Inhassoro 164 km ←1951 · 121 km
5.8Inhassoro 189 km ←1957 · 135 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Josefa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Josefa.
What is the hottest month in Josefa?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Josefa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Josefa?
January is the wettest month with about 169 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.