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Sonkho

Sonkho is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 787 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now30°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time19:01
15.47° S, 35.37° EElevation 787 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Sonkhoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low29° / 19°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Sonkho at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

260 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Sonkho

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct35°23°
Fri23 Oct35°24°
Sat24 Oct32°20°
Sun25 Oct31°20°
Mon26 Oct32°18°
Tue27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct32°24°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°21°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°20°
Sat31 Oct30°19°

When to go to Sonkho

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464955749596939888745645
High27°27°27°26°25°23°23°24°27°29°30°28°
Low20°20°19°18°16°14°13°14°16°19°20°20°
Rain (mm)26022116749117710102772214
Wet days28222092231141125

What's on in Sonkho

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Sonkho

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Sonkho

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sonkho

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 144 km
5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 142 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 89 km

Towns and villages around Sonkho

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

Places near Sonkho

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sonkho?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sonkho.
What is the hottest month in Sonkho?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Sonkho?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sonkho?
January is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.