Sofala, Mozambique
Luca
Luca is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique, 279 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now37°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:31
20.44° S, 33.76° EElevation 279 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month41mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Luca at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:10 · 17:5012 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:21Next 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 month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
197 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
10 mm of rain
Weather in Luca
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 31%
Today22 Oct40°22°
Fri23 Oct37°24°6.8 mm
Sat24 Oct28°22°
Sun25 Oct30°20°
Mon26 Oct33°18°
Tue27 Oct35°19°
Wed28 Oct32°22°1 mm
Thu29 Oct32°20°
Fri30 Oct29°20°
Sat31 Oct30°20°0.5 mm
When to go to Luca
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 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 61 | 82 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 76 | 64 | 47 | 41 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 197 | 195 | 134 | 51 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 41 | 87 | 175 |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
What's on in Luca
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 Luca
Earthquakes around Luca
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195021magnitude 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 · 28 km
5.8Inhassoro 189 km ←1957 · 145 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 107 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Luca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Luca.
What is the hottest month in Luca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Luca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Luca?
January is the wettest month with about 197 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.