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Central Region, Malawi

Gwede

Gwede is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,369 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:27
13.65° S, 33.74° EElevation 1,369 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gwedeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low27° / 16°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gwede at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

281 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Gwede

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct31°21°
Sun25 Oct28°19°
Mon26 Oct30°19°
Tue27 Oct30°20°
Wed28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct31°21°2.4 mm
Fri30 Oct30°19°
Sat31 Oct28°17°
Sun1 Nov29°18°0.5 mm

When to go to Gwede

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485058779699999999866453
High24°24°24°23°22°21°20°22°25°27°27°25°
Low17°16°16°15°13°10°10°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)28123515434722221071208
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Gwede

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 Gwede

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gwede

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 · 122 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 53 km

Towns and villages around Gwede

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

Places near Gwede

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gwede?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gwede.
What is the hottest month in Gwede?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Gwede?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gwede?
January is the wettest month with about 281 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.