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Central Region, Malawi

Gwangwa

Gwangwa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,319 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:15
13.42° S, 33.80° EElevation 1,319 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gwangwaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gwangwa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

288 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Gwangwa

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Partly cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 35%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct30°20°
Wed28 Oct32°22°
Thu29 Oct31°22°0.9 mm
Fri30 Oct28°19°1.4 mm
Sat31 Oct30°17°
Sun1 Nov29°18°
Mon2 Nov29°20°1.9 mm
Tue3 Nov27°21°2.4 mm
Wed4 Nov30°21°2 mm
Thu5 Nov30°21°

When to go to Gwangwa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4750577696100999999876652
High24°24°24°23°22°21°20°22°25°27°27°25°
Low17°17°17°15°13°11°11°12°15°17°18°17°
Rain (mm)2882541623582222966209
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Gwangwa

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 Gwangwa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gwangwa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 74 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 70 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 125 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 69 km

Towns and villages around Gwangwa

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

Places near Gwangwa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gwangwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gwangwa.
What is the hottest month in Gwangwa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Gwangwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gwangwa?
January is the wettest month with about 288 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.