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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Mkwekete

Mkwekete is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,126 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:41
13.71° S, 33.43° EElevation 1,126 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mkweketeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mkwekete 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

248 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mkwekete

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 28%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct35°23°
Sat24 Oct33°22°
Sun25 Oct31°21°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct33°21°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct35°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°22°1 mm
Sat31 Oct32°21°

When to go to Mkwekete

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475057749699999987745345
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°28°30°30°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°12°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)24821213632611111278211
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Mkwekete

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 Mkwekete

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mkwekete

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 107 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 102 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 78 km

Towns and villages around Mkwekete

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

Places near Mkwekete

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mkwekete?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mkwekete.
What is the hottest month in Mkwekete?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mkwekete?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mkwekete?
January is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.