Northern Region, Malawi
Chamunguma
Chamunguma is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,197 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:09
11.52° S, 33.44° EElevation 1,197 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 19°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chamunguma at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:17 · 17:4412 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:08Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in November
Coolest month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
188 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chamunguma
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 42%
Today25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct31°21°
Tue27 Oct33°21°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct29°20°2.2 mm
Sat31 Oct28°20°4.2 mm
Sun1 Nov29°20°3.4 mm
Mon2 Nov26°19°2.6 mm
Tue3 Nov25°21°3.4 mm
When to go to Chamunguma
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 47 | 49 | 55 | 65 | 85 | 96 | 96 | 98 | 87 | 72 | 48 | 46 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 188 | 150 | 122 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 144 |
| Wet days | 29 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Chamunguma
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Chamunguma
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chamunguma
Earthquakes around Chamunguma
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 82 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 112 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 110 km
5.0Mzuzu 85 km →2024 · 147 km
Towns and villages around Chamunguma
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Chikhota Mkhalipi2.3 kmChimwembwe Chinkhuntha2.5 kmGamphani Hara2.8 kmMuwango Juma3.1 kmMuchekacheka Shaba3.5 kmYobe Jere3.6 kmMuduchwa Ngulube3.9 kmZinyathi Soko3.9 kmDaudi Mbizi4.2 kmTimoti Myanga Mkhalipi4.4 kmKamubanga5.1 kmReuben Lungu5.3 kmYotamu Mumba5.3 kmZabediya Nzima5.5 kmYesaya Jere5.5 kmSamuel Mafuleka5.7 kmBoti Kumwenda5.7 kmChindewe Nyirenda5.7 kmMulambo Tembo6 kmNdisani Nzima6 kmSitonya Lugaba6.3 kmThundila Nzima6.7 kmChipoka Nchama6.9 kmKumubanga7 kmMbunge7.2 kmKajembe Kumwenda7.2 kmWadilika Tembo7.6 kmPhillip Nchama7.6 kmThateya Mvula8 kmNthumba8.2 kmChigoga Jere8.3 kmChizola8.5 kmWadilika Tembo8.5 kmEuthini8.6 kmChanyama8.6 kmChinde8.6 kmLuji Phiri8.7 kmKanyankhunde9 kmMateyo Nthara9 kmHannock Ng’oma9.1 kmNdembela Ngwira9.1 kmMakhubalo Nyirongo9.2 kmDaniel Jere9.2 kmChibula Moyo9.2 kmChimozimozi Banda9.2 kmKambombo Kumwenda9.4 kmChokola Nzima9.5 kmJubeka Chipeta9.8 kmNthumba9.8 kmChikayanga Chimaliro9.8 kmMtembelembe Mkandawire9.9 kmMkhuzo Moyo10 kmWadilika Tembo10 kmZubayumo Nzima10 kmYakobe Nyangulu10 kmMzambazi11 kmChikayanga Chimaliro11 kmMahowe Kachali11 kmMagido11 kmChidumayo Nguruwe11 kmThom Mtonga11 kmVavela Nyanjagha11 kmMsazulwa Ng’andu11 kmAbsolomu Ngulube12 kmNtende12 kmChilambe Mkandawire12 kmBoti12 kmMchinga Sanya12 kmMuthavulanga Nyalubwe12 kmChing’anya12 kmMbuzi Mzumara12 kmMgubani Chipeta12 kmMabuka Hlongo13 kmVera13 kmSiliya Tegha13 kmMbokoma Mtonga13 kmSonkho Mvula13 kmKangoli Chilanga13 kmChinombo Jere13 kmMagido13 km
Places near Chamunguma
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chamunguma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chamunguma.
What is the hottest month in Chamunguma?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chamunguma?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chamunguma?
January is the wettest month with about 188 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.