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Central Region, Malawi

Zifa

Zifa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,097 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:26
12.79° S, 33.39° EElevation 1,097 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Zifaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Zifa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

215 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Zifa

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct33°24°
Sun25 Oct31°22°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct34°21°
Thu29 Oct35°22°
Fri30 Oct33°24°
Sat31 Oct32°23°

When to go to Zifa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444753648998979886724642
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°18°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2151911212351111854175
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Zifa

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.

Earthquakes around Zifa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 148 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 123 km

Towns and villages around Zifa

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

Places near Zifa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zifa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zifa.
What is the hottest month in Zifa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Zifa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zifa?
January is the wettest month with about 215 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.