Sofala, Mozambique
Muchana
Muchana is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now38°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:32
18.47° S, 34.74° EElevation 76 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 20°
Rain this month40mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Muchana at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4412 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:17Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in November
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
240 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
15 mm of rain
Weather in Muchana
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 33%
Today22 Oct41°23°
Fri23 Oct41°24°
Sat24 Oct33°25°5.7 mm
Sun25 Oct34°21°
Mon26 Oct36°19°
Tue27 Oct38°19°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct35°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct34°20°
Sat31 Oct30°21°
When to go to Muchana
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 | 34 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 74 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 65 | 56 | 38 | 33 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 28° | 32° | 33° | 34° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 240 | 201 | 178 | 68 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 40 | 82 | 211 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 21 |
What's on in Muchana
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 Muchana
Earthquakes around Muchana
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 112 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 111 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 25 km
5.0Inhaminga 109 km →1981 · 137 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Muchana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Muchana.
What is the hottest month in Muchana?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Muchana?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Muchana?
January is the wettest month with about 240 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.