Sofala, Mozambique
Machaze
Machaze is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:15
20.25° S, 34.17° EElevation 158 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month44mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Machaze at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4912 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 15:19Next 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 month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
241 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
12 mm of rain
Weather in Machaze
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 96%
Today23 Oct36°23°
Sat24 Oct30°23°
Sun25 Oct32°20°
Mon26 Oct34°20°
Tue27 Oct35°19°
Wed28 Oct36°23°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct30°21°
Sat31 Oct30°20°
When to go to Machaze
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 | 43 | 46 | 59 | 80 | 86 | 88 | 87 | 74 | 64 | 46 | 39 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 241 | 216 | 176 | 66 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 44 | 97 | 215 |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
What's on in Machaze
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 Machaze
Earthquakes around Machaze
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195015magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 135 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 52 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 142 km
5.6Chimanimani 94 km ↓2018 · 149 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Machaze?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machaze.
What is the hottest month in Machaze?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Machaze?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machaze?
January is the wettest month with about 241 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.