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Central Region, Malawi

Pitala

Pitala is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,081 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:53
13.39° S, 33.09° EElevation 1,081 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Pitalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Pitala at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

258 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Pitala

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 36%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct34°22°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct34°23°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°0.6 mm
Sat31 Oct32°18°
Sun1 Nov32°19°
Mon2 Nov33°20°
Tue3 Nov32°21°0.5 mm

When to go to Pitala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score45485573951001009783734843
High26°26°26°26°26°24°24°26°29°30°31°28°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)25822214535511111275233
Wet days292422101000121227

What's on in Pitala

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 Pitala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pitala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 147 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 143 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 127 km

Towns and villages around Pitala

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

Places near Pitala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pitala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pitala.
What is the hottest month in Pitala?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Pitala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pitala?
January is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.