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Phwangwa

Phwangwa is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,059 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 time12:32
10.87° S, 34.00° EElevation 1,059 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Phwangwaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Phwangwa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

288 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

6 mm of rain

Weather in Phwangwa

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 24%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct32°21°
Sat24 Oct30°20°
Sun25 Oct29°19°
Mon26 Oct28°19°3.1 mm
Tue27 Oct29°19°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct31°19°
Thu29 Oct31°21°
Fri30 Oct29°22°1 mm
Sat31 Oct27°20°5 mm

When to go to Phwangwa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454550629398989994836347
High27°27°26°25°24°22°22°24°26°28°28°27°
Low18°18°18°17°15°13°12°13°15°17°18°19°
Rain (mm)288288247156561515761468205
Wet days282425163110021024

What's on in Phwangwa

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 Phwangwa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Phwangwa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 86 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 103 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 83 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 126 km

Towns and villages around Phwangwa

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

Places near Phwangwa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phwangwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phwangwa.
What is the hottest month in Phwangwa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Phwangwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phwangwa?
January is the wettest month with about 288 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.