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Mangochi District
Mangochi District
Southern Region, Malawi

Masimbakwe

Masimbakwe is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 520 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:49
14.65° S, 35.38° EElevation 520 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Masimbakweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low32° / 21°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Masimbakwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in November

Coolest month15°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

241 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

7 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Masimbakwe

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct39°26°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct32°22°
Sat31 Oct33°19°
Sun1 Nov35°20°
Mon2 Nov36°23°
Tue3 Nov37°26°
Wed4 Nov38°28°
Thu5 Nov38°28°

When to go to Masimbakwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score394149648897948976624738
High29°29°29°28°27°25°25°27°30°32°32°30°
Low22°22°21°20°17°15°15°16°18°21°22°22°
Rain (mm)2411861523977813111674189
Wet days28232110213114925

What's on in Masimbakwe

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

Monuments and museums in Masimbakwe

All monuments

Nature around Masimbakwe

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 Masimbakwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Masimbakwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 148 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 97 km
5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 62 km

Towns and villages around Masimbakwe

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

Places near Masimbakwe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Masimbakwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Masimbakwe.
What is the hottest month in Masimbakwe?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Masimbakwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Masimbakwe?
January is the wettest month with about 241 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.