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Southern Region, Malawi

Matola

Matola is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 627 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:34
14.95° S, 34.96° EElevation 627 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
Postal code302105
The year in Matolaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Matola at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month14°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

243 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

7 mm of rain

Weather in Matola

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct33°22°
Mon26 Oct35°22°
Tue27 Oct36°23°
Wed28 Oct37°25°
Thu29 Oct31°23°4.1 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°20°
Sun1 Nov31°20°
Mon2 Nov34°21°
Tue3 Nov35°24°

When to go to Matola

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424651689199959480674941
High28°28°28°27°26°24°24°26°29°31°31°29°
Low21°21°20°19°16°14°14°15°17°20°21°21°
Rain (mm)2432071293477811131969184
Wet days282421102121141027

What's on in Matola

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 Matola

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matola

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 110 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 143 km
5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 78 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 100 km

Towns and villages around Matola

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

Postal code

302105

Places near Matola

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matola?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matola.
What is the hottest month in Matola?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Matola?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matola?
January is the wettest month with about 243 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
What is the postal code of Matola?
The postal code of Matola is 302105.