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Central Region, Malawi

Masinja

Masinja is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,237 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:39
14.08° S, 34.35° EElevation 1,237 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Masinjaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec90October
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Masinja at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

267 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Masinja

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 54%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct28°22°
Tue27 Oct29°20°
Wed28 Oct30°22°
Thu29 Oct28°21°0.9 mm
Fri30 Oct26°19°1.9 mm
Sat31 Oct26°16°
Sun1 Nov27°18°
Mon2 Nov27°19°2.4 mm
Tue3 Nov27°20°1 mm
Wed4 Nov28°20°1.2 mm

When to go to Masinja

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505360809799999999907054
High24°24°24°23°22°20°20°21°24°26°26°25°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°12°13°15°17°19°18°
Rain (mm)26723815535623331048190
Wet days29232081011131027

What's on in Masinja

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

Monuments and museums in Masinja

All monuments

Nature around Masinja

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 Masinja

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Masinja

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 43 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 42 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 53 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 29 km

Towns and villages around Masinja

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

Places near Masinja

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Masinja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Masinja.
What is the hottest month in Masinja?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Masinja?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Masinja?
January is the wettest month with about 267 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.