Sofala, Mozambique
Penicela
Penicela is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:28
20.39° S, 33.94° EElevation 221 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month43mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Penicela at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:09 · 17:4912 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:20Next 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 November
Coolest month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
218 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
11 mm of rain
Weather in Penicela
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 58%
Today22 Oct40°23°
Fri23 Oct38°23°1.2 mm
Sat24 Oct30°23°
Sun25 Oct32°20°
Mon26 Oct34°19°
Tue27 Oct36°20°
Wed28 Oct33°23°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct30°20°
Sat31 Oct30°20°
When to go to Penicela
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 | 44 | 47 | 60 | 81 | 87 | 89 | 87 | 75 | 64 | 46 | 40 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 218 | 208 | 153 | 57 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 43 | 94 | 194 |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
What's on in Penicela
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 Penicela
Earthquakes around Penicela
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 · 110 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 35 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 117 km
5.6Chimanimani 94 km ↓2018 · 122 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Penicela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Penicela.
What is the hottest month in Penicela?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Penicela?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Penicela?
January is the wettest month with about 218 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.