Sofala weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Sofala: highs of 29°C (85°F) and about 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 27°C (80°F) and cloud cover 63% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 31°C (87°F). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the warmest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and about as wet; February brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Beira, the largest city in Sofala. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Sofala?
least pleasant month Weather score 61/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Sofala. For better conditions, consider May–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Sofala in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 158 mm (6.2 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Sofala in January?
Days average 29°C (85°F) and nights 27°C (80°F).
Sofala weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 158 mm | 63% | 31°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 149 mm | 59% | 31°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 145 mm | 56% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 75 mm | 48% | 28°C (83°F) | fair |
| May | 26°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 27 mm | 40% | 26°C (79°F) | best |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 29 mm | 43% | 24°C (75°F) | best |
| July | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 37 mm | 44% | 23°C (74°F) | best |
| August | 25°C (77°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 8 mm | 36% | 24°C (75°F) | best |
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 14 mm | 37% | 26°C (78°F) | best |
| October | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm | 43% | 26°C (79°F) | best |
| November | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 57 mm | 54% | 28°C (83°F) | fair |
| December | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 170 mm | 66% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Sofala in January
Weather can differ a lot within Sofala: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beira | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 158 mm | least pleasant |
| Dondo | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 192 mm | least pleasant |
| Marromeu | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 225 mm | least pleasant |
| Nhamatanda | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 207 mm | least pleasant |
| Gorongosa | 31°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 228 mm | least pleasant |
| Caia | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 282 mm | least pleasant |
| Búzi | 33°C (91°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 153 mm | least pleasant |