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Central Region, Malawi

Mkwawi

Mkwawi is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,399 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:28
13.47° S, 33.97° EElevation 1,399 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mkwawiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94October
October: high / low25° / 15°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mkwawi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in November

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

315 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Mkwawi

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Sunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct28°18°
Wed28 Oct29°19°
Thu29 Oct28°19°
Fri30 Oct25°16°2.3 mm
Sat31 Oct26°13°
Sun1 Nov26°15°
Mon2 Nov27°18°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov27°19°0.6 mm
Wed4 Nov27°19°1.4 mm
Thu5 Nov27°19°0.5 mm

When to go to Mkwawi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4750567696100999999947352
High23°23°22°22°21°19°19°20°23°25°25°24°
Low16°16°15°14°12°9°9°10°13°15°16°16°
Rain (mm)3152791804393322963215
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Mkwawi

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 Mkwawi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mkwawi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 56 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 52 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 108 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 58 km

Towns and villages around Mkwawi

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

Places near Mkwawi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mkwawi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mkwawi.
What is the hottest month in Mkwawi?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Mkwawi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mkwawi?
January is the wettest month with about 315 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.