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Northern Region, Malawi

Mapesi

Mapesi is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,107 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:33
10.95° S, 33.75° EElevation 1,107 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mapesiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mapesi 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

177 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Mapesi

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 19%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct37°21°
Sat24 Oct34°22°
Sun25 Oct33°22°
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct37°22°
Fri30 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°22°1.5 mm

When to go to Mapesi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454548608296979383704643
High27°27°27°27°26°25°24°26°29°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°17°15°13°12°13°16°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)17715613364185422643139
Wet days302628216211141327

What's on in Mapesi

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 Mapesi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mapesi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 94 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 112 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 93 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 98 km

Towns and villages around Mapesi

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

Places near Mapesi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mapesi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapesi.
What is the hottest month in Mapesi?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapesi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapesi?
January is the wettest month with about 177 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.