Caia lies in Sofala, Mozambique. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–August. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 36°C (96°F).
The best months to visit are June–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 36°C (96°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 15°C (58°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 14 days.
October is the sunniest month, with about 9 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 95% of places in Mozambique.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 34°
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 10 km/h S
- Gusts
- 25 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:06 / 17:41
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Caia
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 34° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 32° | 36° | 35° | 35° |
| Average low | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 17° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 21° | 21° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 190 | 192 | 153 | 64 | 33 | 35 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 71 | 157 |
| Rain days | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7 | 6.8 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 9 | 9 | 7.8 |
| Daylight (h) | 13.1 | 12.7 | 12.2 | 11.7 | 11.3 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.2 |
| Humidity (%) | 78 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 72 | 67 | 65 | 68 | 75 |
| Wind (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Go score | 37 | 38 | 44 | 55 | 67 | 80 | 81 | 76 | 67 | 45 | 40 | 33 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Caia, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: December–March Dry season: April–November (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Caia: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Caia: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Mozambican Metical
MZN · MT
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +258
- Meal, casual restaurantMZN 615≈ $9.60
- CappuccinoMZN 160≈ $2.50
- Beer (0.5 l)MZN 230≈ $3.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)MZN 74.00≈ $1.20
- Taxi, 5 kmMZN 425≈ $6.70
- Public transport ticketMZN 81.00≈ $1.30
- Mid-range hotel, per nightMZN 5,550≈ $87.00
Estimated from Mozambique’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 40% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 3Heroes's Day
2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.1 (2017).
How to get to Caia
Nearest airports
- UELQuelimane AirportQuelimane161 km
- BEWBeira International AirportBeira224 km
- BLZChileka International AirportBlantyre242 km
- VPYChimoio AirportChimoio250 km
- TETTete AirportTete263 km
Distances
- Maputo949 km 16 h 27 · 1 h 52
- Matola953 km 16 h 31 · 1 h 52
- Nampula515 km 8 h 56 · 1 h 19
- Beira231 km 4 h 00
- Chimoio243 km 4 h 13
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Hotels in Caia
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Climate in Caia
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Caia?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Caia is June–August.
What is the weather like in Caia in October?
In October, Caia averages a high of 36°C (96°F) and a low of 20°C (67°F), with 22 mm of rain on about 5 days.
What is the rainiest month in Caia?
January, with rain on about 14 days.
What is the nearest airport to Caia?
Quelimane Airport (UEL), about 161 km away.
What power plugs are used in Mozambique?
Plug types C, D, F, at 220 V.
What currency is used in Mozambique?
Mozambican Metical (MZN).
Is Mozambique safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel to parts of the country · Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
When is Caia most crowded?
The busiest months are June–August.
When is Caia least crowded?
The quietest months are November–February.
When is the best time to visit Caia without the crowds?
May and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Caia in?
Africa/Maputo (UTC+2).
What is the population of Caia?
About 21,179.