Sofala, Mozambique
Mapinga
Mapinga is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:22
21.09° S, 34.69° EElevation 21 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 20°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mapinga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4712 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:17Next 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 January
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
171 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
9 mm of rain
Weather in Mapinga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 96%
Today22 Oct36°25°
Fri23 Oct36°25°
Sat24 Oct30°23°
Sun25 Oct32°22°
Mon26 Oct33°20°
Tue27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct38°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°23°
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct30°21°
When to go to Mapinga
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 | 45 | 46 | 61 | 75 | 81 | 86 | 87 | 78 | 67 | 54 | 40 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 24° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 171 | 161 | 134 | 55 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 33 | 78 | 142 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
What's on in Mapinga
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 Mapinga
Earthquakes around Mapinga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195016magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 117 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 145 km
6.0Inhassoro 164 km ←1951 · 134 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 124 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mapinga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapinga.
What is the hottest month in Mapinga?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapinga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapinga?
January is the wettest month with about 171 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.