Malawi

Mzuzu

Mzuzu is the main city of Malawi's Northern Region and the country's third-largest. Tea and coffee are grown in the surrounding area, and one of Africa's largest forests stretches to the south.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Gateway airport: Kamuzu International Airport
Best season: Jun–Nov
Time zone: Africa/Blantyre
Sights covered: 1 place

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Temples & religious sites

Roman Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu

This Roman Catholic diocese is based in Mzuzu, Malawi, and belongs to the ecclesiastical province of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe. It serves as a spiritual center for Catholics in the region.

Average temperature by month

5-year average

20° Jan

20° Feb

19° Mar

19° Apr

17° May

15° Jun

15° Jul

17° Aug

19° Sep

21° Oct

22° Nov

21° Dec

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