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Central Region, Malawi

James

James is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,271 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:35
12.54° S, 33.41° EElevation 1,271 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Jamesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

James at a glance

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

221 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in James

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Sunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 64%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct33°20°
Sat24 Oct31°21°
Sun25 Oct29°20°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct29°19°
Tue27 Oct30°20°
Wed28 Oct32°20°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct30°22°
Sat31 Oct29°21°0.5 mm

When to go to James

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474955679198979893795147
High25°25°25°24°24°22°22°24°26°28°28°26°
Low18°18°17°16°14°12°12°13°16°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)22118613230712111058178
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in James

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 James

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around James

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 144 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 105 km

Towns and villages around James

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

Places near James

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit James?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in James.
What is the hottest month in James?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in James?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in James?
January is the wettest month with about 221 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.