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Central Region, Malawi

Mgawa

Mgawa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,178 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 time19:59
12.70° S, 33.57° EElevation 1,178 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mgawaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mgawa 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

218 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mgawa

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct32°22°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct30°21°
Tue27 Oct30°21°
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct32°21°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°
Sun1 Nov31°19°
Mon2 Nov31°20°

When to go to Mgawa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474955679198979893785147
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°24°26°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)2181951383592321958178
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Mgawa

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 Mgawa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mgawa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 145 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 143 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 144 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 102 km

Towns and villages around Mgawa

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

Places near Mgawa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mgawa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mgawa.
What is the hottest month in Mgawa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Mgawa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mgawa?
January is the wettest month with about 218 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.