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Central Region, Malawi

Zikesa

Zikesa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,217 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 time01:53
14.40° S, 33.93° EElevation 1,217 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Zikesaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Zikesa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

248 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Zikesa

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct32°19°
Sun25 Oct31°18°
Mon26 Oct32°19°
Tue27 Oct32°20°
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct30°19°1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°19°
Sat31 Oct30°17°
Sun1 Nov31°18°

When to go to Zikesa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525462809799999992816251
High25°25°25°25°24°22°21°23°27°28°28°26°
Low18°17°17°16°13°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)24821315040722231578206
Wet days29232081011131027

What's on in Zikesa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Zikesa

All monuments

Nature around Zikesa

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Zikesa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Zikesa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 94 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 91 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 107 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 51 km

Towns and villages around Zikesa

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

Places near Zikesa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zikesa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zikesa.
What is the hottest month in Zikesa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Zikesa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zikesa?
January is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.