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Central Region, Malawi

Mataya

Mataya is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,049 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:22
12.84° S, 33.34° EElevation 1,049 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Matayaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mataya at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

211 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mataya

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Sunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 30%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct34°23°
Sun25 Oct32°22°
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct32°22°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°22°
Sat31 Oct32°20°
Sun1 Nov33°20°
Mon2 Nov32°21°1.5 mm

When to go to Mataya

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444653628898979685704441
High26°26°26°26°26°24°24°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°19°19°17°15°12°12°14°16°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2111891182251111852173
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Mataya

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 Mataya

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mataya

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 149 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 130 km

Towns and villages around Mataya

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

Places near Mataya

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mataya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mataya.
What is the hottest month in Mataya?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mataya?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mataya?
January is the wettest month with about 211 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.