Sofala, Mozambique
Matoco
Matoco is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:15
21.18° S, 34.44° EElevation 37 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matoco at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4912 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 15:18Next 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 January
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
160 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
8 mm of rain
Weather in Matoco
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 99%
Today23 Oct37°24°0.7 mm
Sat24 Oct31°23°
Sun25 Oct34°20°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct36°20°
Wed28 Oct37°22°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct33°19°
Sat31 Oct33°20°
When to go to Matoco
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 | 38 | 44 | 45 | 60 | 74 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 75 | 64 | 52 | 39 |
| High | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 160 | 150 | 120 | 46 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 78 | 143 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
What's on in Matoco
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 Matoco
Earthquakes around Matoco
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195020magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 90 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 135 km
6.0Inhassoro 164 km ←1951 · 109 km
5.8Inhassoro 189 km ←1957 · 123 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matoco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matoco.
What is the hottest month in Matoco?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Matoco?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matoco?
January is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.