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Bongololo

Bongololo is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,117 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:48
10.98° S, 33.72° EElevation 1,117 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Bongololoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Bongololo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

160 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Bongololo

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Sunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 21%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct36°20°
Thu29 Oct35°20°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°4.6 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°2.4 mm
Sun1 Nov31°19°
Mon2 Nov31°21°1.7 mm
Tue3 Nov34°20°
Wed4 Nov34°22°
Thu5 Nov34°23°
Fri6 Nov33°22°

When to go to Bongololo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444446598296979382694441
High27°27°27°27°26°25°24°26°29°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°17°15°13°12°13°16°18°18°18°
Rain (mm)16013811956164422640129
Wet days302628216211141327

What's on in Bongololo

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 Bongololo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bongololo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 97 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 116 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 96 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 95 km

Towns and villages around Bongololo

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

Places near Bongololo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bongololo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bongololo.
What is the hottest month in Bongololo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Bongololo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bongololo?
January is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.