Sofala, Mozambique
Malaca
Malaca is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:11
20.16° S, 34.48° EElevation 13 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 20°
Rain this month41mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Malaca at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:05 · 17:4812 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:13Next 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 month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
227 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
14 mm of rain
Weather in Malaca
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 57%
Today25 Oct31°22°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct35°24°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°22°
Fri30 Oct31°20°
Sat31 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov30°22°1 mm
Mon2 Nov32°20°
When to go to Malaca
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 | 39 | 41 | 45 | 52 | 73 | 79 | 79 | 84 | 75 | 67 | 48 | 39 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 24° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 227 | 207 | 185 | 76 | 27 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 41 | 84 | 204 |
| Wet days | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 18 |
What's on in Malaca
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 Malaca
Earthquakes around Malaca
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 84 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 79 km
5.6Chimanimani 168 km ↘2006 · 144 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malaca.
What is the hottest month in Malaca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Malaca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malaca?
January is the wettest month with about 227 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.