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Southern Region, Malawi

Matapi

Matapi is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 764 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now29°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time19:50
15.33° S, 35.42° EElevation 764 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Matapiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low29° / 19°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Matapi at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

288 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Matapi

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°23°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct33°22°
Sun25 Oct31°20°
Mon26 Oct32°18°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct33°24°1 mm
Thu29 Oct31°21°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°20°
Sat31 Oct30°19°

When to go to Matapi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444855749596939887735645
High27°27°27°26°25°23°23°25°27°29°30°28°
Low21°20°20°18°16°14°13°14°17°19°20°21°
Rain (mm)28824419253127710102682244
Wet days28222092231141125

What's on in Matapi

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

Nature around Matapi

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 Matapi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matapi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 129 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 100 km

Towns and villages around Matapi

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

Places near Matapi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matapi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matapi.
What is the hottest month in Matapi?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Matapi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matapi?
January is the wettest month with about 288 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.