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Mzimba District
Mzimba District
Northern Region, Malawi

Katoto

Katoto is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,278 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now23°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time18:45
11.46° S, 34.01° EElevation 1,278 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
Postal codes105206, 105209
The year in Katotoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec91October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Katoto at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

185 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

8 mm of rain

Weather in Katoto

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct31°19°
Fri23 Oct31°20°
Sat24 Oct29°20°
Sun25 Oct26°20°3.5 mm
Mon26 Oct27°18°1.6 mm
Tue27 Oct28°19°
Wed28 Oct29°20°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°21°
Fri30 Oct28°20°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°20°3 mm

When to go to Katoto

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474851608996979899916652
High24°24°24°22°21°19°19°21°23°25°26°25°
Low17°17°17°16°13°11°10°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)185171210147501622982484179
Wet days292628195211141226

What's on in Katoto

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

Nature around Katoto

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 Katoto

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katoto

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 149 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 133 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 57 km
5.3Chitipa 93 km ↘2009 · 143 km

Towns and villages around Katoto

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

Postal codes

105206105209

Places near Katoto

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katoto?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katoto.
What is the hottest month in Katoto?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Katoto?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katoto?
January is the wettest month with about 185 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Katoto?
Katoto has 2 postal codes: 105206, 105209.