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Mpakati

Mpakati is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 966 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 timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time18:53
15.42° S, 35.32° EElevation 966 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mpakatiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Mpakati at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

271 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

6 mm of rain

Weather in Mpakati

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct34°21°
Fri23 Oct34°22°
Sat24 Oct31°18°
Sun25 Oct30°18°
Mon26 Oct31°17°
Tue27 Oct33°19°
Wed28 Oct31°23°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°19°
Sat31 Oct29°18°

When to go to Mpakati

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495359799596939892786049
High26°26°26°25°24°22°22°23°26°28°29°27°
Low19°19°18°16°14°12°11°12°15°17°19°19°
Rain (mm)27123616747106710102674217
Wet days28222092231141125

What's on in Mpakati

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Mpakati

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Mpakati

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mpakati

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 150 km
5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 135 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 86 km

Towns and villages around Mpakati

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

Places near Mpakati

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mpakati?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mpakati.
What is the hottest month in Mpakati?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mpakati?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mpakati?
January is the wettest month with about 271 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.