When to go · Nkhata Bay
Nkhata Bay in October
Great month. Inside Nkhata Bay's best window: May–Nov (dry season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 20°C68°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Malawi overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Malawi overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Nkhata Bay
Inside Nkhata Bay's best window: May–Nov (dry season).
Weather in October
- Nkhata BayHighs around 30 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 68 °F, rain on about 2 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
- Medium
- Prices · Malawi overall
- Medium
Malawi overall: Very hot and hazy; superb game, but plan midday rest.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen