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Central Region, Malawi

John

John is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,092 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:32
13.09° S, 33.50° EElevation 1,092 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Johnweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

John at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

216 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in John

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 32%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°23°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct33°25°
Sun25 Oct31°22°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct33°24°
Thu29 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct33°23°

When to go to John

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4447557394100999987755143
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°29°30°28°
Low19°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2162071262361211857187
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in John

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.

Earthquakes around John

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 120 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 117 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 117 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 139 km

Towns and villages around John

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

Places near John

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit John?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in John.
What is the hottest month in John?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in John?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in John?
January is the wettest month with about 216 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.