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Northern Region, Malawi

Mtanira

Mtanira is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,166 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:33
11.06° S, 33.59° EElevation 1,166 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mtaniraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month5mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mtanira at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

150 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mtanira

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Sunny · wind 24 km/h · humidity 22%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct33°21°
Sun25 Oct32°20°
Mon26 Oct31°22°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct35°20°
Thu29 Oct34°21°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°22°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°20°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov31°20°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov27°20°2 mm

When to go to Mtanira

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454648608195969383684541
High26°26°26°26°26°25°24°26°29°31°31°28°
Low18°17°17°17°14°12°11°13°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)15012410039122211539121
Wet days292628216221141327

What's on in Mtanira

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 Mtanira

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mtanira

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 109 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 127 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 108 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 80 km

Towns and villages around Mtanira

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

Places near Mtanira

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mtanira?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mtanira.
What is the hottest month in Mtanira?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Mtanira?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mtanira?
January is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.