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Central Region, Malawi

Dawa

Dawa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,006 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:55
12.94° S, 33.52° EElevation 1,006 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Dawaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Dawa 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

200 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Dawa

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 32%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°23°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct31°22°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct34°24°
Thu29 Oct33°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct33°23°

When to go to Dawa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434653638898979786714542
High27°26°26°26°26°24°24°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°19°19°17°15°12°12°14°16°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2001901232561211853173
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Dawa

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 Dawa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 129 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 126 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 130 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 124 km

Towns and villages around Dawa

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

Places near Dawa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dawa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dawa.
What is the hottest month in Dawa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Dawa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dawa?
January is the wettest month with about 200 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.