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Central Region, Malawi

Kapota

Kapota is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,226 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:58
12.95° S, 33.82° EElevation 1,226 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kapotaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kapota at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

257 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Kapota

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Clear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct30°19°
Tue27 Oct30°21°
Wed28 Oct31°21°
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct28°19°2.1 mm
Sat31 Oct28°17°
Sun1 Nov27°18°
Mon2 Nov29°19°
Tue3 Nov29°21°0.5 mm

When to go to Kapota

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464855709699999997846048
High25°25°24°24°23°21°21°23°26°27°28°26°
Low17°17°17°16°13°11°10°12°14°17°18°17°
Rain (mm)25724115944103421856191
Wet days292524132011031227

What's on in Kapota

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 Kapota

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kapota

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 106 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 105 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 118 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 107 km

Towns and villages around Kapota

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

Places near Kapota

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kapota?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kapota.
What is the hottest month in Kapota?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Kapota?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kapota?
January is the wettest month with about 257 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.