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Central Region, Malawi

Kaphatika

Kaphatika is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,088 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:17
13.13° S, 33.82° EElevation 1,088 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kaphatikaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kaphatika at a glance

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

241 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Kaphatika

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct29°24°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct31°22°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct32°23°
Fri30 Oct30°21°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°
Sun1 Nov30°20°
Mon2 Nov31°20°
Tue3 Nov30°22°2.4 mm

When to go to Kaphatika

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4547557696100999992805945
High26°26°25°25°24°22°22°24°27°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2412261473692321855180
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Kaphatika

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 Kaphatika

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kaphatika

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 91 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 88 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 142 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 98 km

Towns and villages around Kaphatika

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

Places near Kaphatika

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kaphatika?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kaphatika.
What is the hottest month in Kaphatika?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Kaphatika?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kaphatika?
January is the wettest month with about 241 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.