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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Mkwataka

Mkwataka is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,124 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time07:49
13.81° S, 33.40° EElevation 1,124 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mkwatakaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mkwataka at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

250 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mkwataka

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct32°21°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°
Sat31 Oct31°17°
Sun1 Nov32°18°
Mon2 Nov32°20°1.2 mm
Tue3 Nov32°22°5.3 mm
Wed4 Nov32°22°
Thu5 Nov34°22°

When to go to Mkwataka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485158759699999987745346
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°28°30°30°27°
Low18°18°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)25021313634611111278211
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Mkwataka

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 Mkwataka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mkwataka

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 111 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 106 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 78 km

Towns and villages around Mkwataka

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

Places near Mkwataka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mkwataka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mkwataka.
What is the hottest month in Mkwataka?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mkwataka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mkwataka?
January is the wettest month with about 250 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.