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Northern Region, Malawi

Mwapiwu

Mwapiwu is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,358 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time00:35
9.53° S, 33.37° EElevation 1,358 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mwapiwuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low27° / 16°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mwapiwu at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

213 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

5 mm of rain

Weather in Mwapiwu

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct27°19°2.3 mm
Sun1 Nov29°18°1.2 mm
Mon2 Nov29°19°2.9 mm
Tue3 Nov29°18°1.2 mm
Wed4 Nov31°18°
Thu5 Nov31°18°
Fri6 Nov31°19°
Sat7 Nov32°20°
Sun8 Nov33°20°

When to go to Mwapiwu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score484752568395969897825849
High26°26°25°24°23°21°20°22°25°27°27°26°
Low18°18°18°17°15°13°12°13°14°16°17°18°
Rain (mm)213192236212752116951586194
Wet days292528205221041125

What's on in Mwapiwu

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 Mwapiwu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mwapiwu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 81 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 73 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 86 km
5.5Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 75 km

Towns and villages around Mwapiwu

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

Places near Mwapiwu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mwapiwu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mwapiwu.
What is the hottest month in Mwapiwu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Mwapiwu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mwapiwu?
January is the wettest month with about 213 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.