Sofala, Mozambique
Matele
Matele is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:56
21.05° S, 34.84° EElevation 13 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.
Matele at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:02 · 17:4912 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:23Next 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
180 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
11 mm of rain
Weather in Matele
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 96%
Today27 Oct34°22°
Wed28 Oct33°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°21°
Fri30 Oct30°20°
Sat31 Oct30°20°
Sun1 Nov30°21°
Mon2 Nov31°22°
Tue3 Nov32°22°
Wed4 Nov33°23°
When to go to Matele
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 | 41 | 47 | 48 | 63 | 77 | 83 | 88 | 90 | 81 | 70 | 57 | 42 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 180 | 174 | 148 | 64 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 34 | 77 | 144 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
What's on in Matele
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 Matele
Earthquakes around Matele
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 · 134 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 141 km
5.6Chimanimani 168 km ↘2006 · 131 km
5.3Inhassoro 178 km ←2006 · 146 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matele?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matele.
What is the hottest month in Matele?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Matele?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matele?
January is the wettest month with about 180 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.