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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Mtapa

Mtapa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,072 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:09
13.87° S, 33.27° EElevation 1,072 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mtapaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mtapa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

255 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mtapa

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Sunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct34°23°
Sun25 Oct32°22°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct36°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°23°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°21°0.5 mm

When to go to Mtapa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475058749699999885735346
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)25521714539611111482226
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Mtapa

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 Mtapa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mtapa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 126 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 122 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 91 km

Towns and villages around Mtapa

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

Places near Mtapa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mtapa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mtapa.
What is the hottest month in Mtapa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Mtapa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mtapa?
January is the wettest month with about 255 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.