Sofala, Mozambique
Mercado
Mercado is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now38°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:33
20.27° S, 33.77° EElevation 188 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month42mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mercado at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:10 · 17:5012 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:21Next 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 month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
204 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
11 mm of rain
Weather in Mercado
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 27%
Today22 Oct40°23°
Fri23 Oct39°24°11.6 mm
Sat24 Oct29°23°
Sun25 Oct30°20°
Mon26 Oct34°18°
Tue27 Oct37°20°
Wed28 Oct32°21°3.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct30°20°
Sat31 Oct31°21°0.5 mm
When to go to Mercado
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 | 43 | 46 | 59 | 80 | 86 | 88 | 86 | 73 | 62 | 45 | 40 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 204 | 196 | 137 | 53 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 42 | 84 | 178 |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
What's on in Mercado
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 Mercado
Earthquakes around Mercado
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195019magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 119 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 12 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 125 km
5.6Chimanimani 94 km ↓2018 · 109 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mercado?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mercado.
What is the hottest month in Mercado?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Mercado?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mercado?
January is the wettest month with about 204 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.