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Central Region, Malawi

Mbua

Mbua is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,172 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now35°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time13:44
13.36° S, 33.69° EElevation 1,172 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mbuaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mbua at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

259 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mbua

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 21%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct34°23°
Sat24 Oct32°25°
Sun25 Oct30°22°1.1 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°
Tue27 Oct31°22°
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct31°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°22°

When to go to Mbua

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4850597695100999993805648
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°24°26°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)2592331483182221966201
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Mbua

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.

Earthquakes around Mbua

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 87 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 84 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 139 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 81 km

Towns and villages around Mbua

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

Places near Mbua

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mbua?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mbua.
What is the hottest month in Mbua?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mbua?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mbua?
January is the wettest month with about 259 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.