Sofala, Mozambique
Sima
Sima is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now38°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:28
18.59° S, 34.54° EElevation 51 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month43mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sima at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4512 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
225 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
17 mm of rain
Weather in Sima
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 35%
Today22 Oct41°24°
Fri23 Oct41°25°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct30°24°7.9 mm
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct34°19°
Tue27 Oct36°20°
Wed28 Oct34°22°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct34°21°
Sat31 Oct30°21°
When to go to Sima
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 | 50 | 73 | 79 | 78 | 80 | 66 | 56 | 38 | 32 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 225 | 202 | 177 | 68 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 43 | 84 | 215 |
| Wet days | 23 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 20 |
What's on in Sima
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 Sima
Earthquakes around Sima
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record2within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 95 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 136 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 49 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sima.
What is the hottest month in Sima?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Sima?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sima?
January is the wettest month with about 225 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.