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Central Region, Malawi

Mkantaroa

Mkantaroa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,169 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 time23:39
13.35° S, 33.70° EElevation 1,169 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mkantaroaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mkantaroa 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

255 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mkantaroa

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 25 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct32°25°
Sun25 Oct30°22°
Mon26 Oct31°22°
Tue27 Oct31°22°
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct28°21°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct28°21°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov29°20°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov28°20°

When to go to Mkantaroa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4750597695100999993805648
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°24°26°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2552301473182221965198
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Mkantaroa

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 Mkantaroa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mkantaroa

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 · 82 km

Towns and villages around Mkantaroa

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

Places near Mkantaroa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mkantaroa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mkantaroa.
What is the hottest month in Mkantaroa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mkantaroa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mkantaroa?
January is the wettest month with about 255 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.