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Central Region, Malawi

Matalala

Matalala is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,085 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:41
13.27° S, 34.00° EElevation 1,085 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Matalalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Matalala at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

267 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Matalala

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct30°21°
Wed28 Oct31°22°
Thu29 Oct31°21°
Fri30 Oct28°20°1.1 mm
Sat31 Oct28°18°
Sun1 Nov28°19°
Mon2 Nov29°20°
Tue3 Nov28°21°0.7 mm

When to go to Matalala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4648557696100999994826147
High26°26°25°24°24°22°22°23°26°28°28°26°
Low18°18°18°17°15°13°12°13°15°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)26724117548103422856191
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Matalala

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 Matalala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matalala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 66 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 64 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 118 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 79 km

Towns and villages around Matalala

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

Places near Matalala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matalala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matalala.
What is the hottest month in Matalala?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Matalala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matalala?
January is the wettest month with about 267 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.