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When to go · Nkhata Bay

Nkhata Bay in November

Great month. Inside Nkhata Bay's best window: May–Nov (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C / 21°C
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Malawi overall
Prices
Low
Malawi overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Nkhata Bay

Inside Nkhata Bay's best window: May–Nov (dry season).

Weather in November

Long-term averages
  • Nkhata BayHighs around 30 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 7 days
  • Lakeshore, Malawi · Cape Maclear, Senga Bay, Nkhata Bay, Likomahot

    Lake water is clearest and calmest May–Oct; the mwera wind from the south-east can whip up waves Jun–Aug. Oct–Nov is very hot at 500 m.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malawi overall
Low
Prices · Malawi overall
Low

Malawi overall: Heat peaks before the first storms; fuel and power cuts bite hardest.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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