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Central Region, Malawi

Zikheta

Zikheta is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,198 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:56
12.59° S, 33.52° EElevation 1,198 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Zikhetaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Zikheta 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

219 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Zikheta

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Sunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct33°20°
Sat24 Oct31°21°
Sun25 Oct29°20°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct29°19°
Tue27 Oct30°20°
Wed28 Oct32°20°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct31°22°
Sat31 Oct29°21°0.5 mm

When to go to Zikheta

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485055679198979893785247
High25°25°25°24°24°22°22°24°26°28°28°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°11°13°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)21919014136923211062182
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Zikheta

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 Zikheta

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Zikheta

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 · 99 km

Towns and villages around Zikheta

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

Places near Zikheta

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zikheta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zikheta.
What is the hottest month in Zikheta?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Zikheta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zikheta?
January is the wettest month with about 219 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.