Monday, June 28, 2010

Geography and Climate


Malawi is south of the equator, so the seasons are opposite of those in the United States.  In June, July, and August the temperatures range from 35 degrees F in the higher elevations to 60 to 70 degrees near the shore of Lake Malawi.  The hottest months are October, November and December.  Temperatures range from 70 degrees F in the high elevations to around 90 to 95 degrees F in the lower elevations.  The rainy season starts in November or December and lasts through April.  The rest of the year is quite dry, although rain showers are possible throughout the year. 

The geography of Malawi is dominated by Lake Malawi, which stretches down most of the eastern side of the country.  The lake is a beautiful setting for many activities and also provides approximately 85 percent of the fresh-water tropical aquarium fish in the world.

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