Phalombe

Malawi

This tiny Malawian town within easy reach of upland country and water, Phalombe sits in a region that includes UNESCO World Heritage landscape, making it a practical base for exploring southern Malawi's natural surrounds.

Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works

  • Population7,040
  • Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 6.0 km3.7 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
22°71°
350mm13.8in
F
21°71°
230mm9.1in
M
21°70°
165mm6.5in
A
20°68°
55mm2.1in
M
18°65°
15mm0.7in
J
16°61°
15mm0.6in
J
16°60°
20mm0.8in
A
18°64°
15mm0.5in
S
20°69°
15mm0.6in
O
22°72°
35mm1.3in
N
23°73°
100mm3.9in
D
22°72°
245mm9.7in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗

Phalombe: quick answers

Where is Phalombe?

Phalombe is in Malawi, about 69 km43 miles in a straight line from Blantyre.

How do you get to Phalombe?

The nearest airport is Blantyre (BLZ), about 2 hr 27 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Phalombe?

The warmest month is November, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 16°C60°F. The wettest month is January, with about 350 mm13.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Phalombe?

OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Phalombe?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Mulanje.

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