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Central Region, Malawi

Mkango

Mkango is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,166 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:39
12.68° S, 33.53° EElevation 1,166 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mkangoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mkango 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

216 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mkango

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 44%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct34°21°
Sat24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct30°21°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct30°21°
Wed28 Oct32°20°
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct31°23°
Sat31 Oct31°22°

When to go to Mkango

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474855679198979891775046
High25°25°25°25°24°23°22°24°27°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°11°13°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)21619213734823211059178
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Mkango

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 Mkango

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mkango

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 148 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 146 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 145 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 103 km

Towns and villages around Mkango

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

Places near Mkango

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mkango?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mkango.
What is the hottest month in Mkango?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mkango?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mkango?
January is the wettest month with about 216 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.