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Central Region, Malawi

Chakale

Chakale is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,226 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:40
13.62° S, 33.60° EElevation 1,226 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chakaleweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chakale at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

260 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chakale

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct33°23°
Sun25 Oct30°21°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct31°21°
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct33°23°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°19°
Sun1 Nov30°19°

When to go to Chakale

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495160779699999992795848
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°24°27°28°29°26°
Low18°17°17°16°13°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)26022114230712111172203
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Chakale

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chakale

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chakale

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 89 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 85 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 137 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 67 km

Towns and villages around Chakale

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Chakale

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chakale?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chakale.
What is the hottest month in Chakale?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chakale?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chakale?
January is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.