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Central Region, Malawi

Mphonongo

Mphonongo is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,179 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:59
13.04° S, 33.69° EElevation 1,179 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mphonongoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mphonongo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

227 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mphonongo

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct34°24°
Fri23 Oct34°22°
Sat24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct29°21°4 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct31°21°
Wed28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct31°23°
Sat31 Oct30°22°

When to go to Mphonongo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4749567695100999994805646
High25°25°25°24°24°22°22°24°26°28°29°27°
Low18°18°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°18°18°
Rain (mm)2272141333082211853177
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Mphonongo

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 Mphonongo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mphonongo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 108 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 105 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 112 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 123 km

Towns and villages around Mphonongo

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

Places near Mphonongo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mphonongo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mphonongo.
What is the hottest month in Mphonongo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Mphonongo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mphonongo?
January is the wettest month with about 227 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.