Zomba-Malosa Forest Reserve

Protected Area · Zomba, 🇲🇼 Malawi

Area 205 km²

Time zone Africa/Blantyre

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Zomba-Malosa Forest Reserve Essentials

The Zomba-Malosa Forest Reserve encompasses the high-altitude Zomba Plateau, characterized by a mix of indigenous mountain forest and pine plantations. This list features the Mulunguzu and Chagwa dams, which serve as central landmarks for hiking and birdwatching. It includes historic viewpoints such as Queen’s View and Emperor’s View, offering vistas of the Phalombe Plains and Mount Mulanje. Visitors can explore unique geological features like the Chingwe’s Hole sinkhole and the resonant Drum Rock, alongside the 19th-century Botanical Garden.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair

20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 10°–24°
12° at night
27 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 9°–23°
12° at night
24 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 8°–22°
11° at night
22 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 6°–23°
9° at night
11 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Great

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 4°–22°
6° at night
5 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 2°–21°
5° at night
5 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 2°–21°
4° at night
5 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 2°–24°
5° at night
2 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

24° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–28°
9° at night
2 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great

26° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–30°
11° at night
5 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Good

26° (feels like 23°) · extremes 9°–31°
13° at night
14 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Fair

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 10°–28°
13° at night
25 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Malawian Kwacha MWK · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity: Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Nyanja
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +265

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Featured Lists

Zomba-Malosa Forest Reserve Essentials

Zomba-Malosa Forest Reserve — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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