Sofala, Mozambique
Roque
Roque is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:16
18.74° S, 34.37° EElevation 45 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month51mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Roque at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:09 · 17:4612 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:18Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in November
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
222 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
19 mm of rain
Weather in Roque
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 52%
Today22 Oct41°24°
Fri23 Oct40°25°
Sat24 Oct29°24°10.3 mm
Sun25 Oct32°21°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct34°19°
Tue27 Oct37°20°
Wed28 Oct31°21°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct33°23°1 mm
Fri30 Oct33°21°
Sat31 Oct30°21°
When to go to Roque
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 | 35 | 38 | 44 | 54 | 76 | 84 | 82 | 83 | 67 | 56 | 39 | 33 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 222 | 208 | 180 | 71 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 51 | 90 | 222 |
| Wet days | 22 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 20 |
What's on in Roque
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 Roque
Earthquakes around Roque
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 80 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 73 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Roque?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Roque.
What is the hottest month in Roque?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Roque?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Roque?
January is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.