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Central Region, Malawi

Shaba

Shaba is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,183 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:54
12.69° S, 33.47° EElevation 1,183 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Shabaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Shaba 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

211 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Shaba

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct35°24°
Fri23 Oct34°21°
Sat24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct30°21°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct31°21°
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct32°23°
Sat31 Oct31°22°

When to go to Shaba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474955679198979891764946
High25°25°25°25°24°23°22°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°11°13°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)2111851262871211955171
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Shaba

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 Shaba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shaba

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shaba

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

Places near Shaba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shaba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shaba.
What is the hottest month in Shaba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Shaba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shaba?
January is the wettest month with about 211 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.