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Salima District
Salima District
Central Region, Malawi

Katumba

Katumba is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 501 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now37°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time14:37
13.85° S, 34.45° EElevation 501 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Katumbaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Katumba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month18°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

286 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Katumba

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

14-day forecast
37°C

Sunny · wind 21 km/h · humidity 24%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct38°28°
Sun25 Oct36°26°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct37°26°
Tue27 Oct36°27°
Wed28 Oct37°25°
Thu29 Oct36°27°
Fri30 Oct34°26°
Sat31 Oct34°25°
Sun1 Nov34°25°
Mon2 Nov35°24°2.4 mm

When to go to Katumba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score414451669198959887725642
High28°28°28°27°26°24°24°25°28°30°30°29°
Low23°23°23°22°20°18°18°19°21°24°24°24°
Rain (mm)2862561814351221638192
Wet days292422112121131026

What's on in Katumba

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

Nature around Katumba

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 Katumba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katumba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 17 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 17 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 42 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 39 km

Towns and villages around Katumba

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

Places near Katumba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katumba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katumba.
What is the hottest month in Katumba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Katumba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katumba?
January is the wettest month with about 286 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.