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Central Region, Malawi

Mbatata

Mbatata is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,014 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:55
12.87° S, 33.45° EElevation 1,014 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mbatataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mbatata at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

193 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mbatata

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Showers · wind 24 km/h · humidity 53%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct32°22°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct35°23°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct30°21°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°21°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov29°20°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov29°20°0.5 mm

When to go to Mbatata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434652628798979685704441
High27°26°26°26°26°24°24°25°28°30°31°28°
Low19°19°19°17°15°13°12°14°16°19°20°20°
Rain (mm)1931761122251211750161
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Mbatata

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 Mbatata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mbatata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 140 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 138 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 142 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 124 km

Towns and villages around Mbatata

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

Places near Mbatata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mbatata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mbatata.
What is the hottest month in Mbatata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mbatata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mbatata?
January is the wettest month with about 193 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.