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Central Region, Malawi

Mafunthe

Mafunthe is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,067 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:06
13.52° S, 33.46° EElevation 1,067 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mafuntheweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mafunthe 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

227 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mafunthe

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct34°24°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct32°19°
Sun1 Nov33°19°
Mon2 Nov33°21°
Tue3 Nov32°22°1.6 mm
Wed4 Nov32°22°1.7 mm
Thu5 Nov33°23°
Fri6 Nov33°24°
Sat7 Nov33°22°

When to go to Mafunthe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464956729499999885735144
High26°26°26°26°26°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)22720012326511111068194
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Mafunthe

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 Mafunthe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mafunthe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 106 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 102 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 86 km

Towns and villages around Mafunthe

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

Places near Mafunthe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mafunthe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mafunthe.
What is the hottest month in Mafunthe?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mafunthe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mafunthe?
January is the wettest month with about 227 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.