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Southern Region, Malawi

Bongwe

Bongwe is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 751 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now28°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time20:06
15.45° S, 35.42° EElevation 751 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Bongweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low29° / 19°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Bongwe at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month14°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

253 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Bongwe

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°23°
Fri23 Oct37°25°
Sat24 Oct34°20°
Sun25 Oct33°20°
Mon26 Oct34°18°
Tue27 Oct35°20°
Wed28 Oct35°23°1 mm
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct33°20°
Sat31 Oct33°19°

When to go to Bongwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444854739496939887735544
High27°27°27°27°25°23°23°25°27°29°30°28°
Low21°20°20°18°16°14°14°15°17°19°21°21°
Rain (mm)253214167481177992669210
Wet days28222092231141125

What's on in Bongwe

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Bongwe

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bongwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bongwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 146 km
5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 141 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 95 km

Towns and villages around Bongwe

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

Places near Bongwe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bongwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bongwe.
What is the hottest month in Bongwe?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Bongwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bongwe?
January is the wettest month with about 253 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.