Sofala, Mozambique
Macanda
Macanda is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now37°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:42
17.48° S, 34.84° EElevation 183 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Macanda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4312 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:16Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in November
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
230 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
10 mm of rain
Weather in Macanda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 19%
Today22 Oct42°25°
Fri23 Oct43°27°
Sat24 Oct36°24°2.6 mm
Sun25 Oct34°23°2.2 mm
Mon26 Oct35°20°
Tue27 Oct39°21°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct34°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct35°22°
Sat31 Oct31°22°
When to go to Macanda
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 | 33 | 38 | 43 | 59 | 77 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 68 | 57 | 39 | 32 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 28° | 32° | 33° | 34° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 230 | 182 | 116 | 36 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 65 | 165 |
| Wet days | 24 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 23 |
What's on in Macanda
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 Macanda
Earthquakes around Macanda
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 · 107 km
5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 101 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 95 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 89 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Macanda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macanda.
What is the hottest month in Macanda?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Macanda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macanda?
January is the wettest month with about 230 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.