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Southern Region, Malawi

Mkanda

Mkanda is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 968 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now28°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time20:15
15.42° S, 35.30° EElevation 968 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mkandaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month25mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Mkanda at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

268 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

6 mm of rain

Weather in Mkanda

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct34°22°
Fri23 Oct34°22°
Sat24 Oct32°19°
Sun25 Oct30°18°
Mon26 Oct31°17°
Tue27 Oct33°20°
Wed28 Oct31°23°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°19°
Sat31 Oct29°18°

When to go to Mkanda

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495259789596939892785949
High26°26°26°25°24°22°22°24°26°28°29°27°
Low19°19°18°17°14°12°11°12°15°17°19°19°
Rain (mm)268235164459679102572212
Wet days28222092231141125

What's on in Mkanda

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Mkanda

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Mkanda

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mkanda

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 150 km
5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 134 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 85 km

Towns and villages around Mkanda

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

Places near Mkanda

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mkanda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mkanda.
What is the hottest month in Mkanda?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mkanda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mkanda?
January is the wettest month with about 268 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.