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Mwanza

Mwanza is a town in Southern Region, Malawi, 654 m above sea level. It has a population of about 20,345. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now21°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population20,345
Local time04:37
15.60° S, 34.52° EElevation 654 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
Postal codes314100, 314102–314103
The year in Mwanzaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month45mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Mwanza at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

286 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

17 mm of rain

Weather in Mwanza

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Partly cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct31°20°
Sun25 Oct31°19°
Mon26 Oct33°19°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct37°24°
Thu29 Oct30°21°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°19°
Sat31 Oct29°18°
Sun1 Nov34°19°

When to go to Mwanza

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424752708790879681694842
High28°27°27°26°25°23°22°25°28°30°31°29°
Low20°20°20°18°15°13°13°14°16°19°20°20°
Rain (mm)28625017964181723232245108243
Wet days272322116462241225

What's on in Mwanza

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 Mwanza

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mwanza

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

Earthquakes

Tropical storms · Mwanza

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Mwanza

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

Mwanza from above

Around Mwanza3 places to see, do and reach nearby

Postal codes

314100314102–314103

Getting to Mwanza

Chileka International AirportBLZ
49 km
Tete AirportTET
110 km
Kamuzu International AirportLLW
217 km

Places near Mwanza

Places with a climate like Mwanza

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mwanza?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mwanza.
What is the hottest month in Mwanza?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mwanza?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mwanza?
January is the wettest month with about 286 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
What is the postal code of Mwanza?
Mwanza has 3 postal codes: 314100, 314102–314103.