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Central Region, Malawi

Katanda

Katanda is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,056 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time13:42
13.58° S, 33.28° EElevation 1,056 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Katandaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Katanda at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

240 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Katanda

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Sunny · wind 24 km/h · humidity 19%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct34°24°
Sun25 Oct32°22°
Mon26 Oct33°22°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct33°22°2 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°19°
Sun1 Nov33°20°
Mon2 Nov33°21°

When to go to Katanda

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454955729399999683715043
High26°26°26°26°26°24°24°26°29°30°31°28°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°11°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)24021013030511111175214
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Katanda

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 Katanda

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katanda

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 · 119 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 99 km

Towns and villages around Katanda

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

Places near Katanda

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katanda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katanda.
What is the hottest month in Katanda?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Katanda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katanda?
January is the wettest month with about 240 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.