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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Mataketa

Mataketa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,101 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:14
13.60° S, 33.40° EElevation 1,101 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mataketaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mataketa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

228 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mataketa

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct32°18°
Sun1 Nov32°18°
Mon2 Nov33°20°
Tue3 Nov32°21°20.2 mm
Wed4 Nov31°21°15.9 mm
Thu5 Nov31°21°0.9 mm
Fri6 Nov32°22°
Sat7 Nov32°22°
Sun8 Nov33°23°

When to go to Mataketa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475057739599999885735245
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)22819812327511111071199
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Mataketa

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 Mataketa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mataketa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 111 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 107 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 87 km

Towns and villages around Mataketa

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

Places near Mataketa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mataketa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mataketa.
What is the hottest month in Mataketa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mataketa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mataketa?
January is the wettest month with about 228 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.