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Katumbi

Katumbi is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 523 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:27
9.74° S, 33.84° EElevation 523 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Katumbiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low30° / 22°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Katumbi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month17°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

194 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

5 mm of rain

Weather in Katumbi

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct34°26°
Mon26 Oct33°25°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct33°25°
Wed28 Oct34°26°
Thu29 Oct35°26°
Fri30 Oct29°24°17.3 mm
Sat31 Oct27°23°18 mm
Sun1 Nov27°23°17.6 mm
Mon2 Nov26°23°5.8 mm
Tue3 Nov29°24°1.9 mm

When to go to Katumbi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score363644588596969886704939
High29°29°27°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°29°
Low22°22°22°21°20°18°17°18°20°22°22°22°
Rain (mm)19418532846220259401651285175
Wet days292528206221141124

What's on in Katumbi

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 Katumbi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katumbi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 41 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 24 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 43 km
5.5Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 24 km

Towns and villages around Katumbi

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

Places near Katumbi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katumbi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katumbi.
What is the hottest month in Katumbi?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Katumbi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katumbi?
January is the wettest month with about 194 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.