Sofala, Mozambique
Zaquene
Zaquene is a locality in Sofala, Mozambique. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:34
21.26° S, 34.38° EElevation 36 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zaquene at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:07 · 17:4812 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:18Next 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 January
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
159 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
7 mm of rain
Weather in Zaquene
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 54%
Today22 Oct39°25°
Fri23 Oct38°25°1.3 mm
Sat24 Oct31°23°
Sun25 Oct33°20°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct38°20°
Wed28 Oct32°24°
Thu29 Oct35°20°
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct30°21°
When to go to Zaquene
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 | 38 | 43 | 44 | 60 | 74 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 74 | 63 | 52 | 39 |
| High | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 159 | 150 | 117 | 44 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 80 | 145 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
What's on in Zaquene
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 Zaquene
Earthquakes around Zaquene
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195020magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Inhassoro 169 km ←2006 · 83 km
6.1Chimanimani 96 km ↘1951 · 139 km
6.0Inhassoro 164 km ←1951 · 99 km
5.8Inhassoro 189 km ←1957 · 114 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zaquene?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zaquene.
What is the hottest month in Zaquene?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Zaquene?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zaquene?
January is the wettest month with about 159 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.