Sofala, Mozambique
Mechiço
Mechiço is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:06
21.12° S, 34.16° EElevation 85 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mechiço at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:07 · 17:5012 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:16Next 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
162 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
8 mm of rain
Weather in Mechiço
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 23 km/h · humidity 69%
Today23 Oct39°24°2 mm
Sat24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct34°21°
Mon26 Oct36°19°
Tue27 Oct36°21°
Wed28 Oct36°22°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct35°24°
Fri30 Oct33°20°
Sat31 Oct33°20°
When to go to Mechiço
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 | 39 | 48 | 62 | 78 | 87 | 92 | 86 | 75 | 65 | 49 | 37 |
| High | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 162 | 159 | 120 | 44 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 34 | 82 | 154 |
| Wet days | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 |
What's on in Mechiço
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 Mechiço
Earthquakes around Mechiço
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 · 64 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 114 km
6.0Inhassoro 164 km ←1951 · 94 km
5.8Inhassoro 189 km ←1957 · 102 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mechiço?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mechiço.
What is the hottest month in Mechiço?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Mechiço?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mechiço?
January is the wettest month with about 162 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.