Sofala, Mozambique
Simbe
Simbe is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:21
18.95° S, 35.13° EElevation 119 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month49mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Simbe at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4312 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · 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
250 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
20 mm of rain
Weather in Simbe
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 86%
Today22 Oct39°24°
Fri23 Oct39°22°
Sat24 Oct28°23°7.1 mm
Sun25 Oct30°20°
Mon26 Oct33°19°
Tue27 Oct37°19°
Wed28 Oct35°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°20°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°18°
When to go to Simbe
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 | 39 | 43 | 49 | 55 | 76 | 83 | 82 | 84 | 72 | 63 | 49 | 39 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 250 | 220 | 214 | 91 | 43 | 32 | 37 | 25 | 20 | 49 | 96 | 222 |
| Wet days | 24 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20 |
What's on in Simbe
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 Simbe
Earthquakes around Simbe
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
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 88 km
5.1Vila de Sena 81 km ↘2017 · 126 km
5.1Inhaminga 24 km ↖1991 · 81 km
5.0Inhaminga 109 km →1981 · 101 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Simbe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simbe.
What is the hottest month in Simbe?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Simbe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simbe?
January is the wettest month with about 250 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.