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Central Region, Malawi

Simakumi

Simakumi is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,079 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:48
13.79° S, 34.00° EElevation 1,079 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Simakumiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Simakumi 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

251 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Simakumi

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 32%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct34°24°
Sat24 Oct32°24°
Sun25 Oct30°21°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct31°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct33°24°
Fri30 Oct31°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°21°0.5 mm

When to go to Simakumi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4750577996100999993806047
High26°26°25°25°24°22°22°24°26°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°15°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2512171423562222852178
Wet days29242192000131027

What's on in Simakumi

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 Simakumi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Simakumi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 47 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 43 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 91 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 24 km

Towns and villages around Simakumi

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

Places near Simakumi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Simakumi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simakumi.
What is the hottest month in Simakumi?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Simakumi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simakumi?
January is the wettest month with about 251 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.