Nkhotakota weather
At 8:45 PM local time it was clear and 26°C (78°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Nkhotakota sits 494 m (1,621 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nkhotakota, Central Region, Malawi.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 6%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Nkhotakota weather
Is it raining in Nkhotakota right now?
No. It’s clear and 26° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Nkhotakota this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–34° and lows of 23–26°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Nkhotakota lately?
In the past 7 days, Nkhotakota had 1 rainy day and 3.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nkhotakota?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Nkhotakota weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nkhotakota?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nkhotakota is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in July to 33°C (91°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Nkhotakota?
January is the wettest month, with about 274 mm (10.8 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Nkhotakota?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 26°C (80°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F).
Does Nkhotakota have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Nov is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months