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Central Region, Malawi

Thako

Thako is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,095 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:10
13.68° S, 33.15° EElevation 1,095 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Thakoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Thako at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

269 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Thako

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Clear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct34°23°
Sun25 Oct32°22°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct33°22°
Tue27 Oct34°22°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct33°22°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°
Sat31 Oct31°18°
Sun1 Nov32°18°
Mon2 Nov33°20°0.5 mm

When to go to Thako

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464957749699999885735244
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)26922815340611111484244
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Thako

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 Thako

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Thako

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 138 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 133 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 109 km

Towns and villages around Thako

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

Places near Thako

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Thako?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Thako.
What is the hottest month in Thako?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Thako?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Thako?
January is the wettest month with about 269 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.