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Central Region, Malawi

Chakuma

Chakuma is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,361 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:14
13.65° S, 33.99° EElevation 1,361 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chakumaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chakuma at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

302 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Chakuma

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 32%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct29°22°
Sun25 Oct27°19°2 mm
Mon26 Oct29°19°
Tue27 Oct29°20°
Wed28 Oct31°21°
Thu29 Oct29°20°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°19°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct27°17°
Sun1 Nov28°18°
Mon2 Nov28°18°

When to go to Chakuma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4851577996100999999896852
High24°24°23°23°22°20°20°22°24°26°27°25°
Low17°16°16°15°12°10°9°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)3022631734182322962212
Wet days29242192000131027

What's on in Chakuma

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 Chakuma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chakuma

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 47 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 43 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 97 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 37 km

Towns and villages around Chakuma

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

Places near Chakuma

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chakuma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chakuma.
What is the hottest month in Chakuma?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chakuma?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chakuma?
January is the wettest month with about 302 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.