Sofala, Mozambique
Machachuane
Machachuane is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:17
20.59° S, 34.18° EElevation 74 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month38mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Machachuane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4912 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:19Next 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
196 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
10 mm of rain
Weather in Machachuane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 87%
Today22 Oct38°24°
Fri23 Oct39°24°0.7 mm
Sat24 Oct30°23°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct34°20°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct32°24°1 mm
Thu29 Oct33°21°
Fri30 Oct30°21°
Sat31 Oct29°21°
When to go to Machachuane
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 | 41 | 49 | 63 | 79 | 86 | 91 | 85 | 75 | 63 | 47 | 38 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 196 | 185 | 145 | 54 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 38 | 85 | 173 |
| Wet days | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
What's on in Machachuane
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 Machachuane
Earthquakes around Machachuane
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195022magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 103 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 68 km
6.0Inhassoro 164 km ←1951 · 148 km
5.8Inhassoro 189 km ←1957 · 148 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Machachuane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machachuane.
What is the hottest month in Machachuane?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Machachuane?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machachuane?
January is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.