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Onga

Onga is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 812 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now24°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time05:04
15.35° S, 35.38° EElevation 812 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
Postal code306106
The year in Ongaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Onga 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

304 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Onga

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 51%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°23°
Sat24 Oct33°21°
Sun25 Oct32°20°
Mon26 Oct32°18°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct30°21°
Sat31 Oct29°18°

When to go to Onga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464956759596939889755746
High27°27°27°26°25°23°22°24°27°29°29°28°
Low20°20°19°18°15°13°13°14°16°18°20°20°
Rain (mm)30426019654117810112885251
Wet days28222092231141125

What's on in Onga

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

Nature around Onga

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Onga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 130 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 96 km

Towns and villages around Onga

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

Postal code

306106

Places near Onga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Onga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Onga.
What is the hottest month in Onga?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Onga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Onga?
January is the wettest month with about 304 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
What is the postal code of Onga?
The postal code of Onga is 306106.