Balaka
Balaka is a town in Southern Region, Malawi, 633 m above sea level. It has a population of about 24,000 (2008). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Balaka at a glance
The months with the highest weather score
Average high in November
Average low in July
246 mm of rain
7 mm of rain
Weather in Balaka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
Clear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 18%
When to go to Balaka
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 | 43 | 46 | 52 | 68 | 91 | 99 | 95 | 94 | 81 | 67 | 49 | 41 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 29° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 21° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 246 | 211 | 129 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 70 | 186 |
| Wet days | 28 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 27 |
What's on in Balaka
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Balaka
Earthquakes around Balaka
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
Tropical storms · Balaka
Towns and villages around Balaka
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Balaka from above
Postal code
Getting to Balaka
Places near Balaka
Places with a climate like Balaka
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
