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Central Region, Malawi

Nkawa

Nkawa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,131 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:16
13.45° S, 33.59° EElevation 1,131 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Nkawaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Nkawa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

248 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Nkawa

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 38%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct30°18°
Sun1 Nov32°19°
Mon2 Nov32°20°
Tue3 Nov31°21°13.4 mm
Wed4 Nov30°20°0.9 mm
Thu5 Nov30°21°2.2 mm
Fri6 Nov31°22°
Sat7 Nov32°22°
Sun8 Nov33°22°
Mon9 Nov34°24°

When to go to Nkawa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4749577495100999989765346
High26°26°26°25°25°23°23°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)24822013728612111068200
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Nkawa

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 Nkawa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nkawa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 94 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 90 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 144 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 80 km

Towns and villages around Nkawa

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

Places near Nkawa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nkawa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nkawa.
What is the hottest month in Nkawa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Nkawa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nkawa?
January is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.