Sofala, Mozambique
Ponda
Ponda is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now40°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:34
17.86° S, 35.35° EElevation 36 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ponda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4212 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:14Next 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 month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
214 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
11 mm of rain
Weather in Ponda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
40°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 19%
Today22 Oct43°25°
Fri23 Oct43°27°
Sat24 Oct36°26°
Sun25 Oct35°24°1 mm
Mon26 Oct36°21°
Tue27 Oct39°22°
Wed28 Oct35°25°
Thu29 Oct35°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct34°22°
Sat31 Oct32°23°
When to go to Ponda
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 | 32 | 36 | 41 | 47 | 69 | 75 | 74 | 76 | 63 | 52 | 38 | 30 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 32° | 33° | 34° | 33° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 23° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 214 | 166 | 143 | 48 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 33 | 64 | 165 |
| Wet days | 25 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 22 |
What's on in Ponda
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 Ponda
Earthquakes around Ponda
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19505magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Vila de Sena 89 km ↗1954 · 104 km
5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 123 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 28 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 70 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ponda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ponda.
What is the hottest month in Ponda?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Ponda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ponda?
January is the wettest month with about 214 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.