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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Thema

Thema is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,070 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 time00:16
13.63° S, 33.35° EElevation 1,070 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Themaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Thema 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

228 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Thema

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Clear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct34°23°
Sun25 Oct32°22°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct34°22°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct32°20°
Sun1 Nov33°21°

When to go to Thema

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464956729499999784725144
High26°26°26°26°26°24°24°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°11°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)22819812429511111172202
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Thema

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 Thema

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Thema

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 116 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 112 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 90 km

Towns and villages around Thema

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

Places near Thema

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Thema?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Thema.
What is the hottest month in Thema?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Thema?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Thema?
January is the wettest month with about 228 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.