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Nkhotakota, Malawi

Central Region · Malawi

Nkhotakota is a mid-size city in Central Region, Malawi with a population of 31,974. Elevation: 1,631 ft (497 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

31,974 Population 13/sq mi density
1,631 ft Elevation 497 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
58.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Blantyre Timezone

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About Nkhotakota

Nkhotakota

Nkhotakota (N-kho-tah-kho-tuh) is a town and one of the districts in the Central Region of Malawi. It is on the shore of Lake Malawi and is one of the main ports on Lake Malawi. As of 2018, Nkhotakota had a population estimated at 28,350. The district had a population of 301,000.

People

Population31,974
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain58.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Population31,974
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Coordinates-12.9274°, 34.2961°
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Country🇲🇼 Malawi
State / ProvinceCentral Region
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation58.7 inches (1,491 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nkhotakota

Nkhotakota is a mid-size city in Malawi (Central Region) with a population of 31,974. The city sits at an elevation of 1,631 feet (497 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Blantyre.

Climate in Nkhotakota

Nkhotakota has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1671 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 309.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 262.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 444.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 236.5
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 76.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 281.6
Nkhotakota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,631 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Malawi avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Area2,424.2 sq mi (6,278.7 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-12.9274°N, 34.2961°W
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above Malawi avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.13"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 22, 1995 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M5.1 129 km
Feb 28, 1990 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi M5.1 118 km
Feb 28, 1990 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi M4.9 106 km
Mar 1, 1990 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi M4.9 120 km
Apr 12, 2007 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.8 119 km
Aug 24, 1998 29 km E of Salima, Malawi M4.8 107 km
Feb 28, 1990 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi M4.7 89 km
Jan 12, 2010 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi M4.7 103 km
Apr 23, 2018 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi M4.7 55 km
May 31, 1996 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 93 km
Sep 30, 1995 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi M4.6 101 km
Apr 4, 1993 10 km S of Salima, Malawi M4.6 107 km
Jul 6, 2025 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi M4.6 115 km
Dec 16, 2001 30 km SSW of Lundazi, Zambia M4.6 137 km
Jan 7, 2022 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi M4.5 131 km
Oct 8, 2016 27 km N of Salima, Malawi M4.4 69 km
Aug 15, 2015 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi M4.4 91 km
Feb 1, 2021 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 137 km
Jul 21, 2017 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi M4.3 105 km
Oct 1, 2000 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi M4.2 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 11.9 in
February 76°F (25°C) 10.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 14.1 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
September 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
November 80°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in

Nkhotakota has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.1") and September the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Nkhotakota

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO MARIA MALAWI catholic, religion AAC+ 32 kbps

Hotels in Nkhotakota

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arnold's Beach Resort (chalets and restaurant)
Fish Eagle Bay Lodge
Kachenga Bush Camp
Mlambe Beach Resort
Rafiki Safari Camp
Sani Beach Resort
Stima Inn
Zayi Guest House

Restaurants in Nkhotakota

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

T&P restaurant & take away
Vachi restaurant

Bus Stations in Nkhotakota

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MW #5473118322

Gas Stations in Nkhotakota

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MW #393356362

Airports Near Nkhotakota

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dwangwa AirportDWAMedium Airport
Metangula AirportSmall Airport
Ntchisi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nkhotakota

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Anglican Church

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Meteorites
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Blantyre

🇲🇼 About Malawi

Capital Lilongwe
Population 17,563,749
Area 118,480 km²
GDP (USD) $13,363,669,673
GDP per capita $633
HDI 0.508
Life expectancy 67.4 years
Internet users 18.0%
Urban population 17.0%
Currency MWK (Kwacha)
Languages English, Chewa
Calling code +265
TLD .mw
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nkhotakota

What is the population of Nkhotakota?

Nkhotakota has a population of 31,974 residents and is located in Malawi. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 2,424.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nkhotakota?

Nkhotakota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches.

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