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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Phambala

Phambala is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,191 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:34
14.12° S, 33.97° EElevation 1,191 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
Postal code210110
The year in Phambalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Phambala at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

240 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Phambala

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Sunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 21%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct35°23°
Sat24 Oct32°24°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct33°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°21°1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°20°

When to go to Phambala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505361809799999993806149
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°24°26°28°29°26°
Low18°17°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°17°19°18°
Rain (mm)24021114036612221059180
Wet days29232081011131027

What's on in Phambala

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 Phambala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Phambala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 67 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 64 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 94 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 22 km

Towns and villages around Phambala

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

Postal code

210110

Places near Phambala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phambala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phambala.
What is the hottest month in Phambala?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Phambala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phambala?
January is the wettest month with about 240 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Phambala?
The postal code of Phambala is 210110.