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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Ben

Ben is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,225 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:34
14.38° S, 33.74° EElevation 1,225 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Benweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 16°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ben at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

268 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Ben

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct34°19°
Sat24 Oct31°18°
Sun25 Oct30°17°
Mon26 Oct32°17°
Tue27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct33°21°
Fri30 Oct30°19°
Sat31 Oct29°18°

When to go to Ben

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505461799799989892806049
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°24°27°28°28°26°
Low17°17°17°15°13°11°10°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)26822615342712121680211
Wet days28232091011131127

What's on in Ben

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.

Earthquakes around Ben

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 105 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 102 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 125 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 60 km

Towns and villages around Ben

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Ben

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ben?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ben.
What is the hottest month in Ben?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Ben?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ben?
January is the wettest month with about 268 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.