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Southern Region, Malawi

Chakanza

Chakanza is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:02
16.30° S, 35.07° EElevation 177 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chakanzaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chakanza at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in November

Coolest month15°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

266 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

16 mm of rain

Weather in Chakanza

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Sunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct34°23°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct39°22°
Wed28 Oct40°25°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct33°24°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°
Sat31 Oct33°20°
Sun1 Nov32°20°
Mon2 Nov36°21°

When to go to Chakanza

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score354046517383808268573934
High30°30°30°29°27°26°25°28°31°33°33°31°
Low22°22°22°20°17°15°15°16°18°21°22°22°
Rain (mm)2662331495521202316163090208
Wet days272222147783351125

What's on in Chakanza

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

Nature around Chakanza

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Chakanza

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chakanza

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Vila de Sena 89 km ↗1954 · 104 km
5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 64 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 77 km

Towns and villages around Chakanza

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

Places near Chakanza

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chakanza?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chakanza.
What is the hottest month in Chakanza?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Chakanza?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chakanza?
January is the wettest month with about 266 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.