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Central Region, Malawi

Mkanthama

Mkanthama is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,320 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:37
13.63° S, 33.92° EElevation 1,320 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mkanthamaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low27° / 16°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mkanthama at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

296 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Mkanthama

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 54%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct29°19°
Tue27 Oct29°21°
Wed28 Oct30°21°
Thu29 Oct29°21°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct27°18°2.2 mm
Sat31 Oct27°16°
Sun1 Nov27°18°
Mon2 Nov28°19°
Tue3 Nov29°20°

When to go to Mkanthama

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4851577996100999999886752
High24°24°24°23°22°21°20°22°25°27°27°25°
Low17°17°16°15°13°10°10°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)2962531663882222964208
Wet days29242192000131027

What's on in Mkanthama

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 Mkanthama

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mkanthama

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 54 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 50 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 104 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 43 km

Towns and villages around Mkanthama

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

Places near Mkanthama

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mkanthama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mkanthama.
What is the hottest month in Mkanthama?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Mkanthama?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mkanthama?
January is the wettest month with about 296 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.