Northern Region, Malawi
Sazu
Sazu is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,269 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:17
11.95° S, 33.47° EElevation 1,269 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sazu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:17 · 17:4512 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:07Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in November
Coolest month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
202 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Sazu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 69%
Today26 Oct30°19°
Tue27 Oct31°20°
Wed28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct30°20°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov27°20°2.2 mm
Mon2 Nov30°19°
Tue3 Nov25°21°3.1 mm
When to go to Sazu
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 48 | 50 | 57 | 67 | 87 | 96 | 96 | 98 | 91 | 76 | 51 | 48 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 27° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 202 | 163 | 138 | 36 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 54 | 163 |
| Wet days | 29 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Sazu
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Sazu
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sazu
Earthquakes around Sazu
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19505magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 120 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 110 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 89 km
5.0Mzuzu 70 km ↗2020 · 150 km
Towns and villages around Sazu
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Zebediya Nyirenda1.1 kmLongwe Kamanga1.7 kmMateyo Ng’oma2.5 kmSitonya2.6 kmTegha Nyirongo2.8 kmDaudi Zganyungu2.9 kmAmon Nyirongo3 kmManyamula3 kmKabamila Ng’oma3.1 kmChingati Chirwa3.1 kmKamilaza3.1 kmYotamu K. Ng’oma3.6 kmZikhole Sakala4.1 kmNjoka4.1 kmChimangamachila Langa4.6 kmYesaya Shumba4.6 kmSitonya Vinkhumbu4.7 kmBokosi Ndindi4.9 kmMapulanga Mtonga4.9 kmBichi Chiswa Mumba5.2 kmMupangavisoti Mumba5.2 kmMbongo Mwanza5.3 kmMagodi Shumba5.3 kmSamuel Shumba5.4 kmBenjamin Zimba5.5 kmMoses Phiri5.6 kmTimoti Makamo6 kmChisakasa Nyirenda6 kmThomas Nyirenda6.1 kmYohane Chisi6.1 kmMakazi6.7 kmMtola Bota6.8 kmAaron Hara7.1 kmSamuel Moyo7.1 kmJamu Kaluwa7.4 kmYakobe Phiri7.5 kmMirara7.5 kmGamphani Ndhlovu7.5 kmSazu7.6 kmGomani Mkandawire7.7 kmMubakure Moyo7.7 kmNgoli7.8 kmMawowo8 kmZekeyo Moyo8.1 kmCharles Chinula8.2 kmPhazima Mkhambule8.2 kmMdachi Nyirenda8.3 kmChimutu Hara8.3 kmKalweya8.4 kmEmazwini8.5 kmSamson Shumba8.5 kmChapitamuno Mphembe8.8 kmSimon Lutepo8.9 kmJamu Jere9.1 kmChiswa Mumba9.3 kmKamutepa Mwale9.4 kmChapuma Malili9.5 kmKenani Chavula9.7 kmMponda Mvula9.7 kmFyopa Mtonga9.8 kmChiyona Nyirenda9.8 kmKayelamalo Thika9.8 kmAmoni Mvula9.9 kmMchapasalu Mtika10 kmJeremiya Shumba10 kmYakobo Phiri10 kmJeremani Mahobe10 kmKayeleka Banda10 kmKandodo Chisi10 kmMgaba Mtonga11 kmMtenthe11 kmMukubani Mbeye11 kmSaulosi Tembo11 kmDaniel Makamo11 kmKanzenzani Makamo11 kmKatambalala Phiri11 kmMbobo11 kmKanzenzani Makamo11 kmMdachi Nyirenda11 kmPeter Ndabandaba11 km
Places near Sazu
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sazu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sazu.
What is the hottest month in Sazu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Sazu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sazu?
January is the wettest month with about 202 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.