Location & Surroundings
Thyolo is a town in Southern Region, Malawi with 8,845 inhabitants, at 912 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luchenza, 19 km to the east. The national capital Lilongwe is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chileka International Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: Cholo
Overview
Thyolo is place in Southern Region, Malawi.
It is located in Thyolo District, Malawi.
The population is about 7,029 (2008).
Also known as: DE MW-TH
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Basic Data
- Country Malawi
- Located in Thyolo District
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 4' 4" S, 35° 8' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 912 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 8,845
- Pop. Density 4,144 p/km²
- Built-up 24.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:04
- Sunrise 05:02
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Thyolo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Thyolo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 22.0 | 3.5 | 142 | 88 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 3.7 | 150 | 78 | 1,016.9 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 75 | 73.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 4.2 | 155 | 48 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.29 | 41 | 574.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 2.9 | 144 | 56 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 207.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 2.4 | 128 | 90 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 3.7 | 142 | 55 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 147.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 4.1 | 171 | 26 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 975.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 2.4 | 141 | 43 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 255.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.2 | 1.4 | 108 | 83 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 155 | 45 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 156.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 3.5 | 166 | 21 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 989.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 130 | 40 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 257.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.6 | 0.8 | 107 | 85 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Thyolo?
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Thyolo today?
Sunrise around 05:02 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Thyolo?
Local time is 10:04. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Thyolo?
Thyolo is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Thyolo?
Population about 8,845.
What is the elevation of Thyolo?
DEM 912 m.
Where is Thyolo located?
It is at -16.06775, 35.14046 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Thyolo in?
It is in Malawi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)