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Rumphi

Rumphi is a town in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,084 m above sea level. It has a population of about 25,216. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population25,216
Local time21:17
11.02° S, 33.86° EElevation 1,084 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
Postal code103100
The year in Rumphiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Rumphi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

186 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

4 mm of rain

Weather in Rumphi

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 33%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct33°22°
Sun25 Oct32°22°
Mon26 Oct31°22°
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct34°21°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct32°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°22°1.5 mm

When to go to Rumphi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424246598896979887745141
High27°27°27°26°25°24°23°25°28°29°30°28°
Low18°18°18°17°15°13°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)18617514578268844948147
Wet days292628195211141226

What's on in Rumphi

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 Rumphi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rumphi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 101 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 119 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 99 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 109 km

Towns and villages around Rumphi

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

Postal code

103100

Places near Rumphi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rumphi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rumphi.
What is the hottest month in Rumphi?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Rumphi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rumphi?
January is the wettest month with about 186 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Rumphi?
The postal code of Rumphi is 103100.