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Central Region, Malawi

Mkunkhu

Mkunkhu is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,064 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now35°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:43
13.20° S, 33.50° EElevation 1,064 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mkunkhuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mkunkhu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

205 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mkunkhu

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Sunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 24%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°23°
Sat24 Oct33°25°
Sun25 Oct30°22°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct32°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°23°0.5 mm

When to go to Mkunkhu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4547547294100999987745043
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°18°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2051941132051111754173
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Mkunkhu

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 Mkunkhu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mkunkhu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 114 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 111 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 108 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 149 km

Towns and villages around Mkunkhu

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

Places near Mkunkhu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mkunkhu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mkunkhu.
What is the hottest month in Mkunkhu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mkunkhu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mkunkhu?
January is the wettest month with about 205 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.