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Southern Region, Malawi

Gouvate

Gouvate is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 702 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now27°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time11:08
15.71° S, 34.39° EElevation 702 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gouvateweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Gouvate at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

250 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

12 mm of rain

Weather in Gouvate

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Partly cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 40%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct29°18°
Sat31 Oct29°17°
Sun1 Nov31°16°
Mon2 Nov34°18°
Tue3 Nov35°20°
Wed4 Nov34°21°
Thu5 Nov34°23°1.2 mm
Fri6 Nov36°24°
Sat7 Nov37°27°

When to go to Gouvate

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444854708790879681694743
High28°27°27°26°25°23°22°25°29°30°31°29°
Low20°20°19°18°15°13°12°13°16°18°20°20°
Rain (mm)2502201464813121717153384201
Wet days272322116462241225

What's on in Gouvate

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.

The sky over Gouvate

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gouvate

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Gouvate

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

Places near Gouvate

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gouvate?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gouvate.
What is the hottest month in Gouvate?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Gouvate?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gouvate?
January is the wettest month with about 250 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.