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Central Region, Malawi

Kasanka

Kasanka is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,055 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now35°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:28
13.03° S, 33.50° EElevation 1,055 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kasankaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kasanka at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

207 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Kasanka

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°23°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct31°22°1.5 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct33°23°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct36°24°
Fri30 Oct33°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°23°

When to go to Kasanka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4447547294100999886745043
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°19°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2071991252461211856181
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Kasanka

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 Kasanka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kasanka

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 124 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 121 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 123 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 134 km

Towns and villages around Kasanka

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

Places near Kasanka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kasanka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kasanka.
What is the hottest month in Kasanka?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Kasanka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kasanka?
January is the wettest month with about 207 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.