Northern Region, Malawi
Zombwe
Zombwe is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,156 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:11
11.33° S, 33.84° EElevation 1,156 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zombwe at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:16 · 17:4212 h 26 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:06Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in November
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
149 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
4 mm of rain
Weather in Zombwe
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 59%
Today25 Oct30°20°
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct31°20°
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct31°21°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct26°19°15.1 mm
Sat31 Oct25°19°3 mm
Sun1 Nov23°19°5.8 mm
Mon2 Nov23°19°14.2 mm
When to go to Zombwe
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 47 | 47 | 52 | 64 | 89 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 93 | 79 | 55 | 46 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 27° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 149 | 132 | 134 | 73 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 54 | 134 |
| Wet days | 29 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 26 |
What's on in Zombwe
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Zombwe
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Zombwe
Earthquakes around Zombwe
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195016magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 136 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 134 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 111 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 80 km
Towns and villages around Zombwe
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Msekeni Nkabelani0.9 kmZinolema Chikufwa Nkhonje1.3 kmChinombo1.5 kmPeter Chavura Tembo2.6 kmChiwara Nkhambule2.8 kmBichi Moyo2.8 kmBarton Juba3.4 kmPeter M’koyo Tembo3.6 kmPaulosi Nkhongolo3.7 kmGwazamo Hara3.9 kmEngcongolweni5 kmSamuhlolo Nkambule5 kmEmvuyeni5 kmKamuzunguzeni Zgambo5.2 kmLazaro Jere5.3 kmMateyu Ndhlovu5.3 kmMuthakopoli Longwe5.4 kmNowa Hara5.5 kmChinombo Shonga5.6 kmGidion Ngulube5.6 kmMateyu Madolo Jere6.1 kmEkwendeni6.2 kmSimon Msafile Shonga6.4 kmKayidu Purani6.7 kmZungwalo Khowoya7 kmZiliro Nkawerani7.1 kmTimeyo Mzuku Shonga7.2 kmYoram Shawa7.3 kmGwanjabile Nyirenda7.4 kmKomanani Mzima7.5 kmDaudi Julius Thera7.7 kmChipwantha Phiri8 kmEdundu8.1 kmYobe Sambo8.2 kmMtembalibwe8.2 kmBwambwa8.4 kmChithinda Moyo8.4 kmSamuel Yohane Jere8.4 kmSunda Jere8.5 kmMoses Nyambose8.6 kmEmbombeni8.8 kmKapandajuwa Chibambo8.9 kmFuyiwa Soko9 kmMahuza Mbizi9 kmTimeyo Chipeta9 kmChifuwa9.3 kmSaulos9.4 kmMadise9.4 kmYesaya Chiwambo9.4 kmHezekiya Jere9.5 kmAlufeyo Nyoni9.6 kmLanga Lungu9.8 kmKampupu Ziba9.9 kmYoramu Kapili Kamanga10 kmSimon Mukwapasi Mbizi10 kmSamuel Nyoni10 kmMagalasi Madise10 kmChikubanji Mkandawire10 kmMateyu Hara10 kmJames Soko10 kmMselama Kamanga10 kmChikombo Mwanza10 kmOthaniel Davide Thupa11 kmChifuba Sakala11 kmMagwegwe Nkosi11 kmKatambawanthu11 kmGonera Hara11 kmSaulosi Mkosi11 kmChilida11 kmChimbuzimbuzi Chavura11 kmNdamila Chiwone11 kmMtwalo12 kmZakara Honde12 kmMalivenje Chavura12 kmBarton Nzima12 kmChankhanga12 kmChimuzinga Tembo12 kmKaponthoka Moyo12 kmWilliam Chisi12 kmYoramu Kapili Kamanga12 km
Places near Zombwe
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zombwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zombwe.
What is the hottest month in Zombwe?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Zombwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zombwe?
January is the wettest month with about 149 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.