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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 31,974 |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.9274°, 34.2961° |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
| Country | 🇲🇼 Malawi |
| State / Province | Central Region |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.7 inches (1,491 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above Malawi avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.9274°S, 34.2961°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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
Restaurants in Nkhotakota
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nkhotakota
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nkhotakota
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Nkhotakota
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dwangwa Airport | DWA | Medium Airport |
| Metangula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ntchisi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nkhotakota
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Anglican Church |
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Meteorites Near Nkhotakota
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Nkhotakota.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kota-Kota | 1905 |
Waterfalls Near Nkhotakota
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Nkhotakota.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chisaka Falls |
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Nkhotakota has a population of 31,974 residents and is located in Malawi..
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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. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches.
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