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Southern Region, Malawi

Namabalu

Namabalu is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 834 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time07:56
15.58° S, 35.30° EElevation 834 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Namabaluweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Namabalu at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

244 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

9 mm of rain

Weather in Namabalu

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Sunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct31°20°
Mon26 Oct32°19°
Tue27 Oct33°20°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct30°21°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct27°19°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°18°
Sun1 Nov29°18°
Mon2 Nov31°18°

When to go to Namabalu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475057718890859486745546
High27°27°27°26°25°23°22°24°27°29°29°28°
Low20°19°19°17°15°13°13°14°16°18°20°20°
Rain (mm)24420615651129912123073199
Wet days272321115462241125

What's on in Namabalu

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Namabalu

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Namabalu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Namabalu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 132 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 78 km

Towns and villages around Namabalu

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

Places near Namabalu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Namabalu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Namabalu.
What is the hottest month in Namabalu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Namabalu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Namabalu?
January is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.