Sofala, Mozambique
Mapungana
Mapungana is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:31
20.35° S, 34.17° EElevation 148 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.
Mapungana at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4812 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:19Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in November
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
233 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
12 mm of rain
Weather in Mapungana
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 61%
Today22 Oct39°23°
Fri23 Oct37°23°
Sat24 Oct29°23°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct34°19°
Tue27 Oct35°20°
Wed28 Oct31°23°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct30°20°
Sat31 Oct29°21°0.5 mm
When to go to Mapungana
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 | 43 | 46 | 59 | 79 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 74 | 64 | 46 | 40 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 233 | 213 | 172 | 64 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 43 | 96 | 206 |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
What's on in Mapungana
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 Mapungana
Earthquakes around Mapungana
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195017magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 124 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 54 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 132 km
5.6Chimanimani 94 km ↓2018 · 146 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mapungana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapungana.
What is the hottest month in Mapungana?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapungana?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapungana?
January is the wettest month with about 233 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.