Location & Surroundings
Mzuzu is a city in Northern Region, Malawi with 249,564 inhabitants, at 1,275 m elevation. The national capital Lilongwe is about 280 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mzuzu Airport, 3 km away.
Also known as: Мзузу · مزوزو · 姆祖祖 · ムズズ · Mzuzo · 음주주
Overview
Mzuzu is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Malawi.
Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 27' 56" S, 34° 1' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1275 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 249,564
- Pop. Density 4,141 p/km²
- Built-up 31.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:08
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
ru
sr
uk
Мзузу
ar
fa
ur
مزوزو
zh
姆祖祖
ja
ムズズ
eo
Mzuzo
ko
음주주
el
Μζούζου
Weather in Mzuzu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mzuzu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 18.9 | 1.4 | 132 | 69 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 327 | 72 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 75 | 46 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.9 | 4.9 | 105 | 31 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 872.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 0.9 | 138 | 52 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 248.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 0.3 | 300 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 2.5 | 75 | 43 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 6.2 | 115 | 27 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 957.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.3 | 0.4 | 112 | 40 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 248.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 0.2 | 223 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 3.3 | 64 | 38 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 131.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.7 | 5.4 | 116 | 18 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 962.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 0.3 | 204 | 39 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 245.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mzuzu?
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mzuzu today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Mzuzu?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mzuzu?
Mzuzu is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Mzuzu?
Population about 249,564.
What is the elevation of Mzuzu?
DEM 1,275 m.
Where is Mzuzu located?
It is at -11.46556, 34.02071 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mzuzu in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry