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Central Region, Malawi

Shemu

Shemu is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,075 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:45
13.04° S, 33.42° EElevation 1,075 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Shemuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Shemu 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

221 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Shemu

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Sunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 17%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°23°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct31°22°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct34°24°
Thu29 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct33°23°

When to go to Shemu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4447547294100999886735042
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2212111292361211859195
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Shemu

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 Shemu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shemu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 130 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 127 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 127 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 140 km

Towns and villages around Shemu

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

Places near Shemu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shemu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shemu.
What is the hottest month in Shemu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Shemu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shemu?
January is the wettest month with about 221 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.