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Monkey Bay in October

Great month. Inside Monkey Bay's best window: May–Nov (dry season, calm lake).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
27°C (81°F) / 18°C (64°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Malawi overall
Prices
Medium
Malawi overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Monkey Bay

Inside Monkey Bay's best window: May–Nov (dry season, calm lake).

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Monkey Bay in this guide.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Monkey BayHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malawi overall
Medium
Prices · Malawi overall
Medium

Malawi overall: Very hot and hazy; superb game, but plan midday rest.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Monkey Bay, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 27 °C (81 °F)

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 18 °C (64 °F)

    May: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 8

    May: 4 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

October: Inside Monkey Bay's best window: May–Nov (dry season, calm lake).

May: Inside Monkey Bay's best window: May–Nov (dry season, calm lake).

Monkey Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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