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Northern Region, Malawi

Kapoka

Kapoka is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,235 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:02
9.71° S, 33.36° EElevation 1,235 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kapokaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kapoka at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

208 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

4 mm of rain

Weather in Kapoka

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 33%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct33°21°
Fri30 Oct27°20°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct27°19°2.2 mm
Sun1 Nov28°20°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov28°20°9.9 mm
Tue3 Nov30°19°1.2 mm
Wed4 Nov30°21°
Thu5 Nov31°21°
Fri6 Nov30°20°

When to go to Kapoka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474653628896969894785748
High26°26°26°25°24°22°22°23°26°28°28°27°
Low18°18°18°18°16°13°12°13°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)208193231199621713741282190
Wet days292528205221041125

What's on in Kapoka

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 Kapoka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kapoka

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 67 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 63 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 73 km
5.5Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 66 km

Towns and villages around Kapoka

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

Places near Kapoka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kapoka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kapoka.
What is the hottest month in Kapoka?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Kapoka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kapoka?
January is the wettest month with about 208 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.