Northern Region, Malawi
Gowoka
Gowoka is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,336 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time13:33
11.51° S, 33.63° EElevation 1,336 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gowoka at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:17 · 17:4412 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:07Next 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
195 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
2 mm of rain
Weather in Gowoka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 21 km/h · humidity 41%
Today25 Oct28°20°
Mon26 Oct29°20°
Tue27 Oct31°20°
Wed28 Oct31°21°
Thu29 Oct31°20°
Fri30 Oct26°19°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct25°19°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov25°19°4.9 mm
Mon2 Nov23°19°4.7 mm
Tue3 Nov25°19°3.2 mm
When to go to Gowoka
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 | 47 | 48 | 54 | 66 | 87 | 96 | 96 | 98 | 96 | 80 | 54 | 49 |
| High | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 26° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 195 | 157 | 134 | 42 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 53 | 157 |
| Wet days | 29 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Gowoka
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Gowoka
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Gowoka
Earthquakes around Gowoka
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 98 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 93 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 96 km
5.0Mzuzu 85 km →2024 · 127 km
Towns and villages around Gowoka
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ephandeni Ziwa0.1 kmMuthusani Hara0.6 kmMkwakwazu1.4 kmFuzani1.5 kmYapoma Matupi2.5 kmGowoka Nyangulu2.6 kmMabwanya Liche2.7 kmMalumbo Ziwa3 kmMunyehele Mbuluma3.3 kmChauluma Jere4 kmDolora Ngwira4.5 kmScott Mhango4.5 kmMukondambiri Mphasi5 kmKafukule5 kmManthulo5 kmDolora Ngwira5.3 kmMathanta6 kmChamuhanya Gondwe6.4 kmKazithule Ziba6.5 kmMloyi Nemba6.7 kmDavid Nkhambule6.8 kmRobert Thupa6.9 kmZiga Tembo6.9 kmMuloyi Neba7.1 kmDolora Ngwira7.1 kmKapatamoyo Mhango7.2 kmChidumayo7.4 kmKachinda Mhango7.6 kmRobert Lowe7.7 kmChinyera7.7 kmZebediya Kaunda7.8 kmNjuyu8 kmPhoseka Jere8.1 kmPerekamoyo Chima8.3 kmChakolagalu Jere8.4 kmChinombo Jere8.7 kmNtende8.9 kmSangazinje Mulotha9 kmChidumayo Nguruwe9 kmMuhlolo Nondo9.1 kmMponda Ngulube9.1 kmKavululanga9.2 kmNyazomo Chima9.3 kmZawanje Nyirenda9.3 kmKapembelwa9.4 kmMagodi Nyirenda9.4 kmJalani Kaunda9.4 kmJandalala9.6 kmChimwembe Mapala9.8 kmTikatika Lungu9.9 kmChawuluma Jere9.9 kmBandawe Luhanga10 kmFillimon Soko11 kmMchinga Sanya11 kmDaniel Jere11 kmHannock Ng’oma11 kmZakeyo Kayidoke Luhanga11 kmChikayanga Chimaliro11 kmBiambiri Mramu11 kmNthumba11 kmSasa12 kmChinde Nkosi12 kmVavela Nyanjagha12 kmChimwembe Mapala12 kmDavide Jere12 kmNthumba12 kmYesaya Shawa13 kmYesake Nyasulu13 kmYakobe Njakwa13 kmMlimo13 kmKambombo Kumwenda13 kmMzalangwe13 kmSokopo13 kmVera13 kmIsaac Kozwa Moyo13 kmSokopo Chinura13 kmMabuka Hlongo13 kmWadilika Tembo14 kmHannock Ngwira14 kmNemon Mlotha14 km
Places near Gowoka
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gowoka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gowoka.
What is the hottest month in Gowoka?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Gowoka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gowoka?
January is the wettest month with about 195 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.