Sofala, Mozambique
Maquia
Maquia is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:08
21.05° S, 34.09° EElevation 92 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month36mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Maquia at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:5112 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:16Next 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
168 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
8 mm of rain
Weather in Maquia
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 37%
Today25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct35°21°
Tue27 Oct37°21°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct33°21°
Fri30 Oct33°18°
Sat31 Oct32°20°
Sun1 Nov33°20°
Mon2 Nov35°20°
Tue3 Nov36°21°
When to go to Maquia
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 | 37 | 39 | 48 | 62 | 78 | 87 | 92 | 86 | 75 | 65 | 48 | 37 |
| High | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 168 | 166 | 123 | 46 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 36 | 84 | 159 |
| Wet days | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 |
What's on in Maquia
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 Maquia
Earthquakes around Maquia
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195021magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 61 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 104 km
6.0Inhassoro 164 km ←1951 · 97 km
5.8Inhassoro 189 km ←1957 · 102 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maquia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maquia.
What is the hottest month in Maquia?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Maquia?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maquia?
January is the wettest month with about 168 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.