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Central Region, Malawi

Kathewela

Kathewela is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,069 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:50
13.02° S, 33.45° EElevation 1,069 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kathewelaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kathewela 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

213 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Kathewela

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Sunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 31%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct35°24°
Fri30 Oct31°21°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct32°20°
Sun1 Nov33°20°
Mon2 Nov32°21°2.7 mm
Tue3 Nov27°22°13.4 mm
Wed4 Nov33°22°2.2 mm
Thu5 Nov32°22°

When to go to Kathewela

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4447547294100999886745042
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°18°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2132031262361211857188
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Kathewela

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 Kathewela

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kathewela

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 130 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 127 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 128 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 136 km

Towns and villages around Kathewela

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

Places near Kathewela

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kathewela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kathewela.
What is the hottest month in Kathewela?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Kathewela?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kathewela?
January is the wettest month with about 213 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.