Sofala, Mozambique
Maponde
Maponde is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:53
20.15° S, 34.22° EElevation 90 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month43mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Maponde at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4812 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:19Next 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
235 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
12 mm of rain
Weather in Maponde
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 90%
Today22 Oct40°23°
Fri23 Oct37°24°
Sat24 Oct30°23°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct34°19°
Tue27 Oct35°20°
Wed28 Oct31°23°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct30°21°
Sat31 Oct29°21°0.5 mm
When to go to Maponde
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 | 42 | 45 | 57 | 78 | 84 | 86 | 85 | 73 | 62 | 45 | 38 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 235 | 207 | 174 | 65 | 22 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 43 | 93 | 212 |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
What's on in Maponde
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 Maponde
Earthquakes around Maponde
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19507magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 147 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 57 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 82 km
5.6Chimanimani 168 km ↘2006 · 130 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maponde?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maponde.
What is the hottest month in Maponde?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Maponde?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maponde?
January is the wettest month with about 235 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.