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Tofo in October: go or not?

Excellent time. Tofo in October scores 8.5/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 23.75°S · 35.54°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Tofo · October
8.5
22–27°
Temperature
25%
Rain
8h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Rohan Reddy via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in October

Autumn in Tofo is often underrated: 27.0°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (25.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.

October ranks 3 out of 12 months in Tofo. Compared to September: 6 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in October

UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
19°
Sea
26°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
12.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is October the right month?

The best month in Tofo is September (8.6/10), 0.1 pt higher than October.

See September →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Tofo (Praia do Tofo), small fishing village on the south coast of Mozambique : 5000 inhabitants 22 km east of the town of Inhambane. Diving destination world-renowned for the giant manta rays and whale sharks visible year-round in local waters.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Mozambique

🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyMetical mozambicain (MT)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 24°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 61%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Tofo ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Mozambique
Tropical climate with a 8.6 → 5.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
23.75°S · 35.54°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Tofo?
September is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 19.0% rainy days. The months of September & October offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Tofo get in September?
Tofo averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Tofo?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Tofo in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Tofo good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Tofo scores 6.5/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Tofo?
February is the most difficult month to visit Tofo, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Tofo in October?
In October, the sea averages 26°C in Tofo: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Tofo in October?
The average UV index reaches 8 in October in Tofo (very high), with about 12.6h of daylight. Protection essential.