Northern Region, Malawi
Tenthema
Tenthema is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,237 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:57
12.19° S, 33.38° EElevation 1,237 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tenthema at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:15 · 17:4612 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous78% · Moonrise 22:24Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in November
Coolest month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
207 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Tenthema
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 27 km/h · humidity 64%
Today30 Oct29°20°2.3 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°
Sun1 Nov30°19°
Mon2 Nov30°20°0.6 mm
Tue3 Nov32°20°0.7 mm
Wed4 Nov28°21°1.7 mm
Thu5 Nov31°22°
Fri6 Nov31°21°
Sat7 Nov32°22°
When to go to Tenthema
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 48 | 50 | 57 | 67 | 88 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 89 | 74 | 50 | 47 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 27° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 207 | 167 | 134 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 58 | 169 |
| Wet days | 30 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Tenthema
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Tenthema
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tenthema
Earthquakes around Tenthema
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 138 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 126 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 97 km
5.0Mzuzu 48 km →1979 · 149 km
Towns and villages around Tenthema
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Eliakimu Mwandira0.5 kmBoli Nyirenda0.7 kmKampala Ndhlovu1.5 kmDaniel Ndhlovu1.7 kmMpezeni Msimuko2.4 kmMakhosikazi2.7 kmBongoya Msimuko2.7 kmChilomba Nyirongo2.9 kmMatekenya Jere3.1 kmJosofati Luqoto3.2 kmBoli Nyirenda3.5 kmKabinga Banda3.7 kmRabson Kapoli3.7 kmMtuzuzu4 kmIsaac Mahlahlubani Luqoto4.2 kmEwombeni4.4 kmMachinga Saka4.5 kmThaza Kapondeka A4.5 kmZebron Chipeta4.5 kmKaphikanjoka4.5 kmMatimani Nyirenda4.6 kmKasichi Mvula4.6 kmIsaac Lukhanda4.7 kmJames Saka4.7 kmKamteteka Phiri4.8 kmBartumeyo Tembo5.3 kmJungubaba Mkoba5.3 kmFillimoni Ngulube5.5 kmBaba Banda5.5 kmMzoma5.5 kmChinkhuntha Theu5.7 kmWilson Jere5.7 kmPetros Moyo5.9 kmKasayila Theu6 kmMpowola Banda6 kmAlick Malepa Manda6 kmMwandira6 kmAramu Mhone6.1 kmChimsembezo Banda6.2 kmKalikumbi6.2 kmBitoni Karuwa6.2 kmChalotwa6.3 kmChituzu6.3 kmChimsebezo Banda6.3 kmDimi6.4 kmSolomoni Phiri6.5 kmJoseph Mumba6.6 kmZebediya Tembo6.6 kmChenderamwano Jere6.6 kmMuhabi Mtowole6.6 kmWilson Jere6.7 kmThom Ndolo6.7 kmBaba Banda6.7 kmMapupu Ndhlovu6.9 kmSwaswa6.9 kmEliakimu Ngulube6.9 kmVakaza Banda7.2 kmMatemanga Moyo7.3 kmKapinya Zigambo7.3 kmChalotwa Mtonga7.4 kmMgubani Ndhlovu7.5 kmYohane Milingo Jere7.8 kmKabale Chirwa7.8 kmChizinga7.9 kmMabiri8.1 kmMtuzuzu8.1 kmThaza Kapondeka B8.2 kmYesake Mwale8.6 kmAlifeyo Jere8.6 kmJailosi Ndolo8.7 kmMzamu8.7 kmChisenga Chipeta8.7 kmEmbangweni8.8 kmMalanga Mtonga8.8 kmVakaza Banda8.9 kmMbawa9.1 kmKamchenja9.2 kmFoster Jere9.3 kmMulawa9.5 kmAmon Phiri9.8 km
Places near Tenthema
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tenthema?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tenthema.
What is the hottest month in Tenthema?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Tenthema?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tenthema?
January is the wettest month with about 207 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.