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Central Region, Malawi

Mbila

Mbila is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,144 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:58
12.86° S, 33.83° EElevation 1,144 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mbilaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mbila at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

239 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mbila

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 21 km/h · humidity 45%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct31°25°
Sun25 Oct31°21°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct31°21°
Wed28 Oct31°21°
Thu29 Oct33°21°
Fri30 Oct29°20°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct27°19°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov27°19°2 mm
Mon2 Nov25°18°1 mm

When to go to Mbila

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454755709699999996825947
High25°25°25°24°23°22°21°23°26°28°28°26°
Low17°17°17°16°13°11°11°12°14°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)23922516451123421858188
Wet days292524132011031227

What's on in Mbila

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 Mbila

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mbila

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 113 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 112 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 143 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 127 km

Towns and villages around Mbila

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

Places near Mbila

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mbila?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mbila.
What is the hottest month in Mbila?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Mbila?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mbila?
January is the wettest month with about 239 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.