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Central Region, Malawi

Daka

Daka is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,187 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:37
13.78° S, 32.92° EElevation 1,187 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Dakaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Daka at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

328 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Daka

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct32°20°
Mon26 Oct33°20°
Tue27 Oct33°20°
Wed28 Oct34°21°
Thu29 Oct32°20°1 mm
Fri30 Oct26°19°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°19°
Sun1 Nov30°18°
Mon2 Nov30°18°1 mm

When to go to Daka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4953608297100999988795748
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°24°28°29°29°26°
Low18°17°17°15°13°11°10°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)32826320058611121898301
Wet days28232181000121127

What's on in Daka

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 Daka

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Daka

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

Places near Daka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Daka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Daka.
What is the hottest month in Daka?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Daka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Daka?
January is the wettest month with about 328 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.