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Central Region, Malawi

Dete

Dete is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,105 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:40
13.17° S, 33.80° EElevation 1,105 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Deteweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Dete at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

241 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Dete

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 43%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct35°23°
Sat24 Oct33°25°
Sun25 Oct30°22°1.1 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°
Tue27 Oct31°22°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct32°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°22°

When to go to Dete

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4648567696100999992805946
High26°26°25°25°24°22°22°24°27°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2412251463582321856182
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Dete

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 Dete

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 89 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 87 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 141 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 95 km

Towns and villages around Dete

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

Places near Dete

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dete?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dete.
What is the hottest month in Dete?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Dete?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dete?
January is the wettest month with about 241 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.