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Mangochi District
Mangochi District
Southern Region, Malawi

Msinje

Msinje is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 476 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:04
13.52° S, 34.87° EElevation 476 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Msinjeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low31° / 23°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Msinje at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month17°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

298 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

3 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Msinje

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Sunny · wind 33 km/h · humidity 67%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct30°25°
Sat31 Oct30°24°
Sun1 Nov30°25°
Mon2 Nov30°26°
Tue3 Nov31°27°0.7 mm
Wed4 Nov31°27°
Thu5 Nov31°28°
Fri6 Nov31°28°
Sat7 Nov32°28°

When to go to Msinje

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score414350658998959482685443
High28°28°28°27°26°25°24°26°29°31°31°28°
Low23°23°23°22°20°18°17°18°21°23°24°24°
Rain (mm)298254231691033431157232
Wet days292422112121131026

What's on in Msinje

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

Monuments and museums in Msinje

All monuments

Nature around Msinje

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 Msinje

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Msinje

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 52 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 57 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 50 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 96 km

Towns and villages around Msinje

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

Places near Msinje

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Msinje?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Msinje.
What is the hottest month in Msinje?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Msinje?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Msinje?
January is the wettest month with about 298 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.