Northern Region, Malawi
Kamnthambala
Kamnthambala is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,070 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:08
11.13° S, 33.88° EElevation 1,070 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kamnthambala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:17 · 17:4212 h 25 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 16:11Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in November
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
170 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
5 mm of rain
Weather in Kamnthambala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 51%
Today23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct33°22°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct31°21°1.3 mm
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct34°20°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct32°23°1 mm
Sat31 Oct28°21°3.9 mm
When to go to Kamnthambala
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 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 63 | 89 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 90 | 76 | 54 | 46 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 170 | 160 | 151 | 91 | 32 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 56 | 149 |
| Wet days | 29 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 26 |
What's on in Kamnthambala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Kamnthambala
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kamnthambala
Earthquakes around Kamnthambala
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195019magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 114 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 132 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 112 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 112 km
Towns and villages around Kamnthambala
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Jombo0.8 kmSimon Chavura0.8 kmNashon Nhelma1.4 kmKenani Mziya1.5 kmMpapalika Ng’oma1.5 kmMaduna Singini1.8 kmJohn Mzumara2.5 kmRuben Qongwani2.8 kmKacheche2.9 kmKajaba Nyasulu3.1 kmYakobe Singini3.1 kmPearson Tchongwe3.3 kmKabanda3.5 kmHlekwayo Nyambose3.6 kmMatemanga Vinkhumbu3.8 kmChifwamusale Chisi3.8 kmYakobe Nkunika3.9 kmChingereze Mithi4.1 kmZakariya Gondwe4.2 kmChizaula4.8 kmMuhamadi Wankhama5.2 kmEnukweni5.2 kmMoffat Nkosi5.3 kmChiwato Jere5.4 kmMankhambira Nhlema5.7 kmJames Chavura5.7 kmEmanyaleni5.9 kmKacheche Mhango6.2 kmMpangavisoti Nzima6.4 kmRobert Ngomabi Nzima6.7 kmKamukwamba Nyambose6.9 kmMesheck Mzima7.1 kmSimon Munthali8.3 kmKamangadazi Nhlema8.3 kmBwengu8.4 kmMahuza Mzima8.7 kmKachilika Zato Nyasulu8.7 kmFilimoni Chavura9.1 kmYotamu Siula9.2 kmGeorge Jere9.3 kmEngucwini9.7 kmRobert Mudolo9.7 kmChandiwira Moyo9.7 kmNjakwa9.8 kmAaron9.9 kmChibalaze Gondwe9.9 kmMalivenje Chavura10 kmChilida11 kmMajimsingo Zgambo11 kmSimon Mziya Msowoya11 kmThandata Chirambo11 kmKurumemu12 kmNyirongo12 kmKalama12 kmNgung’u Mhango12 kmJakob Chakuluntha13 kmHezekiya Jere13 kmThumbi13 kmJandalara13 kmTimeyo Chipeta13 kmKaphiribita Mkandawire13 kmSolomon Matchere14 kmEmbombeni14 kmBarton Nzima14 kmSunda Jere14 kmYobe Sambo14 kmWankhama14 kmMeyo14 kmMagaga Khonje14 kmChilera Ngwira15 kmChankhanga15 kmMoses Nyambose15 kmVongo15 kmNdamila Chiwone15 km
Places near Kamnthambala
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kamnthambala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kamnthambala.
What is the hottest month in Kamnthambala?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Kamnthambala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kamnthambala?
January is the wettest month with about 170 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.