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Northern Region, Malawi

Kaphwata

Kaphwata is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,471 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time04:25
10.20° S, 33.55° EElevation 1,471 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kaphwataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low26° / 15°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

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

Kaphwata at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

223 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

3 mm of rain

Weather in Kaphwata

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 71%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct28°19°
Tue27 Oct29°19°
Wed28 Oct30°19°
Thu29 Oct30°20°
Fri30 Oct26°18°2.1 mm
Sat31 Oct25°18°3.9 mm
Sun1 Nov24°17°5.2 mm
Mon2 Nov22°18°6.9 mm
Tue3 Nov22°18°3.4 mm

When to go to Kaphwata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464651628897969899865852
High24°24°23°23°22°20°20°22°25°26°27°25°
Low16°16°16°16°14°11°10°11°13°15°16°16°
Rain (mm)2232262441985812833963173
Wet days302629215121141327

What's on in Kaphwata

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 Kaphwata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kaphwata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 31 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 45 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 36 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 122 km

Towns and villages around Kaphwata

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

Places near Kaphwata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kaphwata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kaphwata.
What is the hottest month in Kaphwata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Kaphwata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kaphwata?
January is the wettest month with about 223 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.