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Central Region, Malawi

Zelema

Zelema is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,321 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:13
12.50° S, 33.43° EElevation 1,321 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Zelemaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Zelema at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

221 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Zelema

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 53%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct30°20°
Sun25 Oct28°19°
Mon26 Oct29°19°
Tue27 Oct29°19°
Wed28 Oct32°19°
Thu29 Oct31°20°
Fri30 Oct28°20°2 mm
Sat31 Oct29°18°
Sun1 Nov29°18°
Mon2 Nov28°19°0.5 mm

When to go to Zelema

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474855678896979896825652
High24°24°24°23°23°21°21°23°25°27°27°25°
Low17°17°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°17°18°17°
Rain (mm)22118513532822111060179
Wet days302628185211141427

What's on in Zelema

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 Zelema

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Zelema

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 140 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 101 km

Towns and villages around Zelema

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

Places near Zelema

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zelema?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zelema.
What is the hottest month in Zelema?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Zelema?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zelema?
January is the wettest month with about 221 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.