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Mangochi District
Mangochi District
Southern Region, Malawi

Msalula

Msalula is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 1,069 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now25°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time22:10
14.20° S, 35.40° EElevation 1,069 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Msalulaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low27° / 18°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Msalula at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

313 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

9 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Msalula

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct32°26°
Thu29 Oct30°21°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct29°19°
Sat31 Oct29°16°
Sun1 Nov29°17°
Mon2 Nov31°20°
Tue3 Nov31°22°
Wed4 Nov32°25°
Thu5 Nov32°24°
Fri6 Nov31°23°

When to go to Msalula

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505360749598939895816752
High25°25°25°24°23°21°21°23°26°27°28°26°
Low19°19°18°17°15°13°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)313243212541091117141883235
Wet days29232211213114925

What's on in Msalula

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

Monuments and museums in Msalula

All monuments

Nature around Msalula

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 Msalula

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Msalula

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 119 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 123 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 68 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 142 km

Towns and villages around Msalula

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

Places near Msalula

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Msalula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Msalula.
What is the hottest month in Msalula?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Msalula?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Msalula?
January is the wettest month with about 313 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.