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Makawa

Makawa is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 1,045 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now28°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time12:43
15.47° S, 35.27° EElevation 1,045 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Makawaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 16°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Makawa at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

275 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Makawa

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Partly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 30%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct28°14°
Sun1 Nov29°14°
Mon2 Nov31°17°
Tue3 Nov32°19°
Wed4 Nov31°19°1.1 mm
Thu5 Nov30°20°0.9 mm
Fri6 Nov32°21°
Sat7 Nov32°23°
Sun8 Nov34°23°
Mon9 Nov33°24°

When to go to Makawa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515461799596939894806251
High26°25°25°25°23°21°21°23°26°28°28°26°
Low18°18°17°16°13°11°11°12°14°16°18°18°
Rain (mm)27523916647107710112776217
Wet days28222092231141125

What's on in Makawa

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

Nature around Makawa

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 Makawa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Makawa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 145 km
5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 139 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 79 km

Towns and villages around Makawa

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

Places near Makawa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Makawa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makawa.
What is the hottest month in Makawa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Makawa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makawa?
January is the wettest month with about 275 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.