Sofala, Mozambique
Mapanda
Mapanda is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time19:41
20.70° S, 34.93° EElevation 6 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 22°
Rain this month37mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mapanda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:05 · 17:4612 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:16Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in January
Coolest month18°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
207 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
11 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Mapanda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 94%
Today22 Oct28°26°
Fri23 Oct30°26°
Sat24 Oct27°25°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct26°25°
Mon26 Oct27°24°
Tue27 Oct27°24°
Wed28 Oct27°24°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct26°25°
Fri30 Oct27°25°
Sat31 Oct26°25°
When to go to Mapanda
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 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 65 | 79 | 84 | 89 | 95 | 87 | 77 | 59 | 46 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 207 | 210 | 185 | 86 | 34 | 21 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 37 | 73 | 159 |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 29° |
What's on in Mapanda
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 Mapanda
Earthquakes around Mapanda
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 · 142 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 147 km
5.6Chimanimani 168 km ↘2006 · 149 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mapanda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapanda.
What is the hottest month in Mapanda?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapanda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapanda?
January is the wettest month with about 207 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mapanda?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.