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Northern Region, Malawi

Mwachiwanda

Mwachiwanda is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,278 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:29
10.77° S, 33.56° EElevation 1,278 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mwachiwandaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mwachiwanda 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 June

Wettest monthJanuary

258 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Mwachiwanda

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Partly cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct31°19°3.9 mm
Tue27 Oct32°18°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct34°17°
Thu29 Oct33°19°
Fri30 Oct30°18°12 mm
Sat31 Oct24°18°11.7 mm
Sun1 Nov23°17°10.5 mm
Mon2 Nov24°18°8.8 mm
Tue3 Nov26°17°5.4 mm

When to go to Mwachiwanda

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score494954668696979281694848
High25°25°25°25°25°24°24°26°29°30°30°27°
Low17°17°17°16°14°11°11°12°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)2582142081112843221070205
Wet days302628216211141327

What's on in Mwachiwanda

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 Mwachiwanda

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mwachiwanda

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 78 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 97 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 79 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 84 km

Towns and villages around Mwachiwanda

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

Places near Mwachiwanda

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mwachiwanda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mwachiwanda.
What is the hottest month in Mwachiwanda?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Mwachiwanda?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mwachiwanda?
January is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.