Sofala, Mozambique
Maponda
Maponda is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:31
20.58° S, 34.18° EElevation 72 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month39mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Maponda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:05 · 17:5012 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:24Next 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 month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
198 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
10 mm of rain
Weather in Maponda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 88%
Today26 Oct33°20°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct36°23°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct31°19°
Sat31 Oct29°19°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov31°20°
Mon2 Nov32°20°
Tue3 Nov33°20°
When to go to Maponda
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 | 38 | 41 | 49 | 63 | 79 | 86 | 91 | 85 | 75 | 63 | 47 | 38 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 198 | 186 | 147 | 55 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 39 | 86 | 174 |
| Wet days | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
What's on in Maponda
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 Maponda
Earthquakes around Maponda
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195022magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 104 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 67 km
6.0Inhassoro 164 km ←1951 · 149 km
5.8Inhassoro 189 km ←1957 · 149 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maponda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maponda.
What is the hottest month in Maponda?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Maponda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maponda?
January is the wettest month with about 198 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.