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Central Region, Malawi

Mtunthama

Mtunthama is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,183 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:28
13.03° S, 33.64° EElevation 1,183 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mtunthamaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mtunthama 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

228 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mtunthama

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct30°21°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°
Tue27 Oct31°21°
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct33°23°2.4 mm
Fri30 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°20°
Sun1 Nov31°20°1.5 mm

When to go to Mtunthama

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4649577695100999993805546
High25°25°25°24°24°22°22°24°26°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)2282161342971211855182
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Mtunthama

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 Mtunthama

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mtunthama

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 113 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 110 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 116 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 125 km

Towns and villages around Mtunthama

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

Places near Mtunthama

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mtunthama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mtunthama.
What is the hottest month in Mtunthama?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mtunthama?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mtunthama?
January is the wettest month with about 228 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.