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Namwene

Namwene is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,021 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 timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time12:05
9.62° S, 33.57° EElevation 1,021 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Namweneweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Namwene at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

219 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

8 mm of rain

Weather in Namwene

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Sunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct27°19°2 mm
Tue27 Oct27°20°
Wed28 Oct31°20°
Thu29 Oct31°21°
Fri30 Oct26°19°5.3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°19°9.6 mm
Sun1 Nov22°19°9.6 mm
Mon2 Nov23°19°14.3 mm
Tue3 Nov23°19°2.7 mm

When to go to Namwene

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424147568294969895785444
High27°27°26°24°23°21°21°23°26°28°28°27°
Low19°19°19°18°16°14°13°13°15°17°19°19°
Rain (mm)219204312407191604322818103203
Wet days292528205221041125

What's on in Namwene

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 Namwene

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Namwene

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 61 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 50 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 65 km
5.5Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 52 km

Towns and villages around Namwene

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

Places near Namwene

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Namwene?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Namwene.
What is the hottest month in Namwene?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Namwene?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Namwene?
January is the wettest month with about 219 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.