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Matanda

Matanda is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique, 391 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now29°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time19:17
18.62° S, 34.07° EElevation 391 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Matandaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month66mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

Best: May–Jun · Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Matanda at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month14°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

280 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

26 mm of rain

Weather in Matanda

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°24°
Fri23 Oct37°23°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct25°21°17.2 mm
Sun25 Oct28°18°4.5 mm
Mon26 Oct31°17°
Tue27 Oct34°20°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct28°19°1 mm
Thu29 Oct30°21°
Fri30 Oct28°18°
Sat31 Oct26°18°1 mm

When to go to Matanda

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444753668890869579684944
High29°28°28°26°25°24°23°25°28°29°30°29°
Low21°21°20°18°16°14°14°14°16°18°20°21°
Rain (mm)28026120991352635282866113262
Wet days222019125462361220

What's on in Matanda

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 Matanda

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matanda

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 102 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 91 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matanda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matanda.
What is the hottest month in Matanda?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Matanda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matanda?
January is the wettest month with about 280 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.