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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Sankhani Three

Sankhani Three is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,178 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:57
13.82° S, 33.47° EElevation 1,178 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Sankhani Threeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Sankhani Three 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

259 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Sankhani Three

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct33°21°
Sun25 Oct30°21°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct33°21°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°
Sat31 Oct30°19°
Sun1 Nov31°20°0.5 mm

When to go to Sankhani Three

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485158779699999989765547
High26°25°25°25°25°23°23°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°17°17°16°13°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)25922014234612121278211
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Sankhani Three

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 Sankhani Three

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sankhani Three

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 103 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 99 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 146 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 70 km

Towns and villages around Sankhani Three

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

Places near Sankhani Three

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sankhani Three?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sankhani Three.
What is the hottest month in Sankhani Three?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Sankhani Three?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sankhani Three?
January is the wettest month with about 259 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.