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Northern Region, Malawi

Kaonga

Kaonga is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,194 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:48
10.23° S, 33.76° EElevation 1,194 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kaongaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low28° / 16°
Rain this month5mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kaonga at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

197 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Kaonga

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct31°18°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct31°21°
Tue27 Oct31°21°
Wed28 Oct32°19°
Thu29 Oct32°20°1 mm
Fri30 Oct28°22°3 mm
Sat31 Oct26°20°5.4 mm
Sun1 Nov25°19°4.4 mm

When to go to Kaonga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474752639098979994795747
High26°25°25°24°23°22°22°24°26°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°15°12°11°12°14°16°17°18°
Rain (mm)1971962431894510622551143
Wet days292527194110031125

What's on in Kaonga

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 Kaonga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kaonga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 15 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 34 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 17 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 134 km

Towns and villages around Kaonga

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

Places near Kaonga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kaonga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kaonga.
What is the hottest month in Kaonga?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Kaonga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kaonga?
January is the wettest month with about 197 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.