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Central Region, Malawi

Sitima

Sitima is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,225 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:15
12.58° S, 33.41° EElevation 1,225 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Sitimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Sitima at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

219 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Sitima

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Sunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct34°21°
Sat24 Oct31°22°
Sun25 Oct29°20°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct30°20°
Wed28 Oct32°20°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct31°23°
Sat31 Oct29°21°0.5 mm

When to go to Sitima

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475056679198979891775147
High25°25°25°25°24°23°22°24°27°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)21918613029712111057176
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Sitima

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 Sitima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sitima

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 147 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 108 km

Towns and villages around Sitima

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

Places near Sitima

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sitima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sitima.
What is the hottest month in Sitima?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Sitima?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sitima?
January is the wettest month with about 219 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.