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Central Region, Malawi

Kapwaye

Kapwaye is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,212 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:35
12.92° S, 33.76° EElevation 1,212 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kapwayeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kapwaye 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

234 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Kapwaye

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Sunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct29°20°1.5 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct30°21°
Wed28 Oct32°22°
Thu29 Oct31°21°
Fri30 Oct27°19°1.3 mm
Sat31 Oct29°19°
Sun1 Nov29°19°
Mon2 Nov29°19°
Tue3 Nov29°20°

When to go to Kapwaye

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474955709699999997835948
High25°25°25°24°23°22°21°23°26°27°28°26°
Low17°17°17°16°13°11°10°12°14°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)23422115041102321855182
Wet days292524132011031227

What's on in Kapwaye

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 Kapwaye

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kapwaye

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 112 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 110 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 122 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 107 km

Towns and villages around Kapwaye

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

Places near Kapwaye

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kapwaye?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kapwaye.
What is the hottest month in Kapwaye?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Kapwaye?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kapwaye?
January is the wettest month with about 234 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.