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Central Region, Malawi

Sakala

Sakala is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,051 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:45
13.45° S, 33.42° EElevation 1,051 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Sakalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Sakala 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

225 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Sakala

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct34°24°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct32°19°
Sun1 Nov33°19°
Mon2 Nov33°21°
Tue3 Nov32°22°1.6 mm
Wed4 Nov33°22°1.7 mm
Thu5 Nov34°23°
Fri6 Nov33°24°
Sat7 Nov34°22°

When to go to Sakala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4448547092100999784724842
High26°26°26°27°26°24°24°26°28°30°31°28°
Low19°18°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)22520212224511111068198
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Sakala

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 Sakala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sakala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 112 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 108 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 94 km

Towns and villages around Sakala

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

Places near Sakala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sakala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sakala.
What is the hottest month in Sakala?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Sakala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sakala?
January is the wettest month with about 225 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.