Sofala, Mozambique
Salone
Salone is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:25
18.17° S, 35.78° EElevation 15 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 20°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Salone at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:01 · 17:4212 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:13Next 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
217 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
13 mm of rain
Weather in Salone
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 91%
Today27 Oct38°21°
Wed28 Oct36°23°0.9 mm
Thu29 Oct31°22°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°
Sat31 Oct31°18°
Sun1 Nov33°19°
Mon2 Nov35°20°
Tue3 Nov36°22°
Wed4 Nov38°24°
When to go to Salone
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 | 48 | 69 | 75 | 76 | 79 | 64 | 54 | 41 | 33 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 28° | 32° | 33° | 34° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 217 | 182 | 168 | 62 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 34 | 67 | 183 |
| Wet days | 25 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 21 |
What's on in Salone
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 Salone
Earthquakes around Salone
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
5.9Vila de Sena 89 km ↗1954 · 130 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 34 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 99 km
5.0Inhaminga 109 km →1981 · 58 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salone?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Salone.
What is the hottest month in Salone?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Salone?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Salone?
January is the wettest month with about 217 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.