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Central Region, Malawi

Doka

Doka is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,130 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:11
12.75° S, 33.55° EElevation 1,130 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Dokaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Doka at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

206 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Doka

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct35°21°
Sat24 Oct33°23°
Sun25 Oct30°21°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct31°20°
Tue27 Oct31°21°
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct32°23°
Sat31 Oct31°22°

When to go to Doka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464854679198979890764945
High26°26°25°25°24°23°22°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°11°13°15°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2061861263082211853166
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Doka

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 Doka

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 142 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 140 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 150 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 148 km

Towns and villages around Doka

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

Places near Doka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Doka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Doka.
What is the hottest month in Doka?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Doka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Doka?
January is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.