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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Matsimbe

Matsimbe is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,128 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:06
14.19° S, 33.67° EElevation 1,128 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Matsimbeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Matsimbe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

260 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Matsimbe

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Sunny · wind 21 km/h · humidity 21%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct33°21°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct32°20°2 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°
Sat31 Oct30°18°
Sun1 Nov32°18°
Mon2 Nov32°20°

When to go to Matsimbe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485259779799989889775747
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°18°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)26022114540612121471197
Wet days28232091011131127

What's on in Matsimbe

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 Matsimbe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matsimbe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 97 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 93 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 126 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 53 km

Towns and villages around Matsimbe

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

Places near Matsimbe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matsimbe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matsimbe.
What is the hottest month in Matsimbe?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Matsimbe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matsimbe?
January is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.