Sofala, Mozambique
Massoja
Massoja is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:33
21.12° S, 34.74° EElevation 22 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 20°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Massoja at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:05 · 17:4712 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:17Next 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 January
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
174 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
10 mm of rain
Weather in Massoja
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 67%
Today22 Oct36°25°
Fri23 Oct36°25°
Sat24 Oct29°23°
Sun25 Oct31°22°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct31°24°
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct30°22°
Sat31 Oct30°23°0.5 mm
When to go to Massoja
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 | 45 | 47 | 62 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 88 | 79 | 68 | 55 | 41 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 24° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 174 | 164 | 138 | 58 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 34 | 78 | 143 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
What's on in Massoja
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 Massoja
Earthquakes around Massoja
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195012magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 122 km
6.0Inhassoro 164 km ←1951 · 138 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 129 km
5.6Inhassoro 185 km ←2016 · 146 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Massoja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Massoja.
What is the hottest month in Massoja?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Massoja?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Massoja?
January is the wettest month with about 174 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.