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Central Region, Malawi

Katemba

Katemba is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,136 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time13:13
13.23° S, 33.92° EElevation 1,136 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Katembaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Katemba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

279 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Katemba

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Sunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 43%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct28°20°2.7 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct30°21°
Wed28 Oct31°22°
Thu29 Oct31°21°
Fri30 Oct27°19°2.3 mm
Sat31 Oct28°19°
Sun1 Nov28°19°
Mon2 Nov28°18°
Tue3 Nov29°20°0.7 mm

When to go to Katemba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4749567696100999995836248
High25°25°25°24°23°22°21°23°26°28°28°26°
Low18°18°17°16°14°12°11°13°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)27925617043103322859198
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Katemba

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 Katemba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katemba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 75 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 73 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 127 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 84 km

Towns and villages around Katemba

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

Places near Katemba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katemba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katemba.
What is the hottest month in Katemba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Katemba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katemba?
January is the wettest month with about 279 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.