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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Nkhwangwi

Nkhwangwi is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,067 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:43
13.68° S, 33.31° EElevation 1,067 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Nkhwangwiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Nkhwangwi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

233 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Nkhwangwi

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Sunny · wind 22 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct34°23°
Sun25 Oct32°22°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct34°22°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct33°22°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°
Sat31 Oct31°19°
Sun1 Nov32°18°
Mon2 Nov33°20°0.5 mm

When to go to Nkhwangwi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464957739599999784725144
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)23320112831511111274207
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Nkhwangwi

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 Nkhwangwi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nkhwangwi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 120 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 115 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 91 km

Towns and villages around Nkhwangwi

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

Places near Nkhwangwi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nkhwangwi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nkhwangwi.
What is the hottest month in Nkhwangwi?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Nkhwangwi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nkhwangwi?
January is the wettest month with about 233 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.