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Central Region, Malawi

Kasumbu

Kasumbu is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,561 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time22:18
14.30° S, 34.35° EElevation 1,561 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
Postal code209103
The year in Kasumbuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec93October
October: high / low23° / 15°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

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

Kasumbu at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in November

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

274 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

3 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Kasumbu

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 53%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct26°20°
Tue27 Oct26°18°
Wed28 Oct28°19°
Thu29 Oct26°17°1.9 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°
Sat31 Oct26°13°
Sun1 Nov26°15°
Mon2 Nov24°16°3 mm
Tue3 Nov21°18°6.8 mm
Wed4 Nov25°18°0.7 mm

When to go to Kasumbu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495259809799969999937453
High22°22°22°21°20°18°18°19°22°23°24°22°
Low16°15°15°14°12°10°9°10°13°15°16°16°
Rain (mm)27423916242834661566216
Wet days29232081011131027

What's on in Kasumbu

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Kasumbu

All monuments

Nature around Kasumbu

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Kasumbu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kasumbu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 67 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 66 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 63 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 45 km

Towns and villages around Kasumbu

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

Postal code

209103

Places near Kasumbu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kasumbu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kasumbu.
What is the hottest month in Kasumbu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Kasumbu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kasumbu?
January is the wettest month with about 274 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Kasumbu?
The postal code of Kasumbu is 209103.