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Central Region, Malawi

Gala

Gala is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,037 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:02
12.98° S, 33.44° EElevation 1,037 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Galaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gala 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

209 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Gala

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Sunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct32°22°1.5 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct33°23°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct36°24°
Fri30 Oct33°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°23°

When to go to Gala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434653628898979685704541
High26°26°26°26°26°24°24°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°19°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2091981242361211856183
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Gala

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 Gala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 133 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 131 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 132 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Gala

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

Places near Gala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gala.
What is the hottest month in Gala?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Gala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gala?
January is the wettest month with about 209 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.