Northern Region, Malawi
Basikolo
Basikolo is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,452 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now17°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time04:12
12.15° S, 33.62° EElevation 1,452 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Basikolo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:16 · 17:4412 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:07Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in November
Coolest month10°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
239 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
3 mm of rain
Weather in Basikolo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 83%
Today26 Oct26°17°
Tue27 Oct28°18°
Wed28 Oct30°19°
Thu29 Oct29°19°
Fri30 Oct26°18°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct26°17°
Sun1 Nov25°17°
Mon2 Nov28°17°
Tue3 Nov25°19°1 mm
When to go to Basikolo
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 | 47 | 47 | 53 | 65 | 88 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 88 | 62 | 52 |
| High | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 24° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 13° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 239 | 203 | 180 | 67 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 74 | 201 |
| Wet days | 30 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Basikolo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Basikolo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Basikolo
Earthquakes around Basikolo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 147 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 102 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 71 km
5.0Mzuzu 48 km →1979 · 128 km
Towns and villages around Basikolo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Mwandira0.7 kmZilahle Mphande1.3 kmChinjoka Nyirenda2.2 kmMachowani Nkhoswe4.2 kmMapanjila4.4 kmMzoma Mithi4.5 kmYekhenjani Phiri5.4 kmKamanga5.7 kmKauta6.1 kmKacikhomeni6.6 kmGermani Nthala7.5 kmChibwana7.5 kmMuswamphira Muzi7.5 kmSandresi Nyika7.6 kmPatrick Mgemezulu7.7 kmLuviri7.7 kmChimzinga Nkhoswe7.8 kmMuswamphira Muzi8.2 kmZaba Gumbo8.3 kmChikomeni Nyirenda8.4 kmEchingondhleni8.9 kmYakhenjani Phiri8.9 kmAlifeyo Jere9 kmIsaac Ngoyi9 kmManunda Mchemera9.1 kmEmchakachakeni9.1 kmMagega Sezi9.3 kmThebulo9.3 kmGong’o Nkhata9.3 kmMatemanga Chikombola9.8 kmDonija Nkhoma9.8 kmKauta Muyaba9.8 kmZeleza Moyo10 kmMakawira Chirwa10 kmChikondawanga Lusale10 kmDavid Kumwenda10 kmJeke Nkhate10 kmSofaya10 kmKathundu Kanyinji10 kmJamu Kumwenda10 kmMazwana Nhlane10 kmKamtanthambwe11 kmNchapito11 kmSimon Musafire Jere11 kmMboto Phiri11 kmMboto Phiri11 kmMzikowoola11 kmChikomeni Thole11 kmMulapamani Nyasulu11 kmThebulo11 kmKasamba Nkhori11 kmJona Nhlani11 kmFimbo Moyo11 kmChiwole Zgambo11 kmRobert Mwanda11 kmBwanali Mkhalipi11 kmZeleza Moyo11 kmSimon Mayereyere Jere12 kmPezupezu Mkhanyi12 kmAlifeyo Moyo12 kmMunyutu Gondwe12 kmKamata12 kmChikomeni Thore12 kmZabinduka Hara12 kmLameck Hara12 kmThoza12 kmEhlehleni13 kmJeke Nyirenda13 kmZeleza Moyo13 kmKamzunguzeni13 kmChigaule Qutoto13 kmChimtembo Nyalubanga13 kmSamuel Kamanga13 kmKenani Banda13 kmKavunguti Zimba14 kmKamangadazi Moyo14 kmAbel Chunga14 kmMubekwa Shaba14 kmAmon Lungu14 kmChalowataya Zulanga14 km
Places near Basikolo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Basikolo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Basikolo.
What is the hottest month in Basikolo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Basikolo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Basikolo?
January is the wettest month with about 239 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.