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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Malunje

Malunje is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,187 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:01
13.87° S, 33.44° EElevation 1,187 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Malunjeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Malunje at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

266 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Malunje

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Partly cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 33%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct32°21°13.9 mm
Fri30 Oct30°19°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct29°16°
Sun1 Nov29°17°
Mon2 Nov31°18°
Tue3 Nov31°20°0.5 mm

When to go to Malunje

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485159779699999989765547
High25°25°25°25°24°23°22°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°17°17°16°13°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)26622514637612121381219
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Malunje

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 Malunje

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Malunje

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 108 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 103 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 149 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 73 km

Towns and villages around Malunje

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

Places near Malunje

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Malunje?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malunje.
What is the hottest month in Malunje?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Malunje?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malunje?
January is the wettest month with about 266 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.