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Central Region, Malawi

Longwe

Longwe is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,083 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:01
13.54° S, 33.46° EElevation 1,083 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Longweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Longwe 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

230 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Longwe

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct34°24°
Sun25 Oct32°22°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct33°22°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct36°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°24°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°22°

When to go to Longwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474956729499999886735244
High26°26°26°26°26°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)23020112426511111069196
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Longwe

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 Longwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Longwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 105 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 101 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 84 km

Towns and villages around Longwe

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

Places near Longwe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Longwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Longwe.
What is the hottest month in Longwe?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Longwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Longwe?
January is the wettest month with about 230 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.