Northern Region, Malawi
Elangeni
Elangeni is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,219 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:46
11.44° S, 33.74° EElevation 1,219 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Elangeni at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:16 · 17:4312 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:05Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in November
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
159 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
2 mm of rain
Weather in Elangeni
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 48%
Today25 Oct29°20°
Mon26 Oct29°21°
Tue27 Oct31°20°
Wed28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct31°21°
Fri30 Oct27°20°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct26°19°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov25°19°4.9 mm
Mon2 Nov24°19°4.7 mm
Tue3 Nov25°19°3.2 mm
When to go to Elangeni
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 48 | 49 | 54 | 65 | 86 | 95 | 96 | 98 | 94 | 79 | 54 | 47 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 18° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 159 | 133 | 121 | 49 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 48 | 133 |
| Wet days | 29 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 27 |
What's on in Elangeni
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Elangeni
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Elangeni
Earthquakes around Elangeni
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195012magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 149 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 147 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 106 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 84 km
Towns and villages around Elangeni
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Thomas Mhone1.4 kmJonathan Hara1.5 kmGwazamujobe2.3 kmChiwara Tembo2.5 kmKajengo Moyo2.5 kmChinde Nkosi2.5 kmSinya Mhone2.7 kmBiambiri Mramu2.8 kmMagoda Chipeda3.1 kmMathambo Chaungwe3.2 kmDavide Jere3.2 kmMajiga3.7 kmYesaya Shonga4.2 kmBaula4.7 kmChawuluma Jere5 kmChimuzinga Tembo5.3 kmKapembelwa5.5 kmEzondweni5.5 kmWilliam Chisi5.6 kmChimbowoyera Mhone5.8 kmMlimo6.6 kmChimbongonda6.6 kmPerekamoyo Chima6.8 kmSimon Mukwapasi Mbizi6.8 kmMtwalo6.9 kmVulani Ruwanda7.1 kmKampupu Ziba7.1 kmMakalanje Tchuwa7.2 kmGonera Hara7.3 kmJames Jere7.3 kmZebediya Kaunda7.6 kmYesake Nyasulu7.7 kmMateyu Chitaya7.7 kmZawanje Nyirenda7.9 kmMateyu Hara8 kmMahuza Mbizi8 kmYesaya Shawa8.2 kmMuthusani Nguluwe8.4 kmKaponthoka Moyo8.5 kmMuloyi Neba8.5 kmSamuel Nyoni8.6 kmAlufeyo Nyoni8.7 kmBwambwa8.8 kmEdundu8.9 kmWilson Moyo8.9 kmChimdima Mhango9.2 kmSaulosi Mkosi9.2 kmRuvwere9.2 kmEmusizini9.7 kmHanock Beza9.7 kmKam’pingo Sibande9.7 kmChipwantha Phiri9.9 kmMbena Moyo9.9 kmKomanani Mzima10 kmNjuyu10 kmKayidu Purani10 kmSaulos11 kmMateyu Chitaya11 kmMateyu Madolo Jere11 kmIsaac Kozwa Moyo11 kmChikombo Mwanza11 kmSamuel Jere11 kmSokopo11 kmChauluma Jere11 kmKapatamoyo Mhango11 kmYotamu Nkhambule12 kmNyazomo Chima12 kmSamuel Nyoni12 kmMalumbo Ziwa12 kmFuyiwa Soko12 kmSokopo Chinura12 kmNowa Hara12 kmKafukule12 kmGidion Ngulube12 kmSamuhlolo Nkambule12 kmPhoseka Jere12 kmFillimon Soko12 kmSitima Nkhambule12 kmEmvuyeni12 kmSatiyeli Sibande13 km
Places near Elangeni
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Elangeni?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Elangeni.
What is the hottest month in Elangeni?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Elangeni?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Elangeni?
January is the wettest month with about 159 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.