Sofala, Mozambique
Tafula
Tafula is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:51
20.30° S, 33.56° EElevation 133 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month48mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tafula at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:10 · 17:5112 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 15:22Next 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
198 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
12 mm of rain
Weather in Tafula
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 66%
Today23 Oct39°24°10.5 mm
Sat24 Oct30°23°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct34°20°
Tue27 Oct36°20°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct33°25°1 mm
Fri30 Oct31°23°
Sat31 Oct32°20°
When to go to Tafula
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 | 37 | 41 | 43 | 55 | 77 | 84 | 86 | 82 | 68 | 56 | 38 | 37 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 198 | 195 | 131 | 52 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 48 | 84 | 170 |
| Wet days | 20 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
What's on in Tafula
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 Tafula
Earthquakes around Tafula
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195019magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 114 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 16 km
5.7Inhassoro 175 km ←2006 · 119 km
5.6Chimanimani 94 km ↓2018 · 88 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tafula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tafula.
What is the hottest month in Tafula?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Tafula?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tafula?
January is the wettest month with about 198 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.