Sofala, Mozambique
Sofala
Sofala is a locality in Mozambique, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time19:41
20.16° S, 34.74° EElevation 9 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low27° / 22°
Rain this month50mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sofala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4612 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:17Next holiday25 DecemberFamily DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in January
Coolest month18°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
255 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Sofala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 93%
Today22 Oct28°25°
Fri23 Oct28°26°0.9 mm
Sat24 Oct26°26°6.3 mm
Sun25 Oct26°25°
Mon26 Oct26°24°
Tue27 Oct26°23°
Wed28 Oct26°25°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct26°25°
Fri30 Oct26°25°
Sat31 Oct26°25°0.5 mm
When to go to Sofala
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 | 48 | 49 | 52 | 59 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 94 | 90 | 81 | 62 | 49 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 255 | 256 | 237 | 111 | 48 | 27 | 34 | 24 | 18 | 50 | 84 | 214 |
| Wet days | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 18 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Sofala
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 Sofala
Earthquakes around Sofala
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 record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 111 km
5.6Dondo 32 km ↖2017 · 83 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sofala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sofala.
What is the hottest month in Sofala?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Sofala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sofala?
January is the wettest month with about 255 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sofala?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.