Sofala, Mozambique
Samatera
Samatera is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now39°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:32
17.90° S, 34.36° EElevation 214 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Samatera at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:10 · 17:4612 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · 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 month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
213 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
9 mm of rain
Weather in Samatera
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 27%
Today22 Oct41°24°
Fri23 Oct41°25°
Sat24 Oct32°23°6.9 mm
Sun25 Oct31°21°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct34°19°
Tue27 Oct37°20°
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct33°23°1 mm
Fri30 Oct32°20°
Sat31 Oct29°21°
When to go to Samatera
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 | 36 | 40 | 46 | 62 | 81 | 88 | 88 | 85 | 69 | 59 | 40 | 35 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 213 | 175 | 118 | 36 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 26 | 63 | 168 |
| Wet days | 23 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 22 |
What's on in Samatera
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 Samatera
Earthquakes around Samatera
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 record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 133 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 67 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samatera?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samatera.
What is the hottest month in Samatera?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Samatera?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samatera?
January is the wettest month with about 213 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.