Sofala, Mozambique
Mapande
Mapande is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:56
20.05° S, 34.06° EElevation 184 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month47mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mapande at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:07 · 17:5012 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:17Next 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 month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
254 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
14 mm of rain
Weather in Mapande
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 98%
Today26 Oct33°18°
Tue27 Oct36°19°
Wed28 Oct35°21°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct31°19°
Sat31 Oct29°18°0.6 mm
Sun1 Nov30°19°
Mon2 Nov32°18°
Tue3 Nov32°19°
When to go to Mapande
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 | 44 | 47 | 59 | 80 | 87 | 88 | 87 | 74 | 63 | 45 | 39 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 254 | 222 | 180 | 67 | 23 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 47 | 97 | 224 |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
What's on in Mapande
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 Mapande
Earthquakes around Mapande
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19508magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 150 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 44 km
5.6Chimanimani 94 km ↓2018 · 147 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 80 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mapande?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapande.
What is the hottest month in Mapande?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapande?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapande?
January is the wettest month with about 254 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.