Sofala, Mozambique
Sande
Sande is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:20
19.05° S, 35.12° EElevation 108 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month52mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sande at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4312 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:15Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in November
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
258 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
21 mm of rain
Weather in Sande
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 81%
Today22 Oct40°23°
Fri23 Oct39°23°
Sat24 Oct30°24°5.3 mm
Sun25 Oct30°20°
Mon26 Oct34°18°
Tue27 Oct36°19°
Wed28 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct31°19°
Sat31 Oct28°20°
When to go to Sande
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 | 40 | 43 | 49 | 56 | 76 | 82 | 81 | 85 | 73 | 65 | 54 | 39 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 258 | 232 | 226 | 98 | 46 | 34 | 40 | 27 | 21 | 52 | 99 | 233 |
| Wet days | 23 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18 |
What's on in Sande
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 Sande
Earthquakes around Sande
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 record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 80 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 137 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 91 km
5.0Inhaminga 109 km →1981 · 107 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sande?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sande.
What is the hottest month in Sande?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Sande?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sande?
January is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.