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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Katungu

Katungu is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,081 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:39
13.54° S, 33.40° EElevation 1,081 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Katunguweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Katungu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

225 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Katungu

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Partly cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct34°23°1.7 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°0.9 mm
Sat31 Oct33°19°
Sun1 Nov33°19°
Mon2 Nov32°21°2.5 mm
Tue3 Nov31°22°0.7 mm
Wed4 Nov33°22°0.7 mm

When to go to Katungu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464956729499999785725144
High26°26°26°26°26°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°11°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)22519812326511111070199
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Katungu

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 Katungu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katungu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 112 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 108 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 90 km

Towns and villages around Katungu

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

Places near Katungu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katungu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katungu.
What is the hottest month in Katungu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Katungu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katungu?
January is the wettest month with about 225 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.