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Northern Region, Malawi

Chankhalamu

Chankhalamu is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,385 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time13:41
10.89° S, 33.56° EElevation 1,385 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chankhalamuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 15°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chankhalamu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

214 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chankhalamu

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Sunny · wind 26 km/h · humidity 20%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct32°19°
Sun25 Oct31°18°
Mon26 Oct31°20°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct31°19°
Wed28 Oct34°18°
Thu29 Oct33°19°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°20°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°18°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov29°18°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov26°18°2 mm

When to go to Chankhalamu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score484852658696979786725049
High25°24°25°25°24°23°23°25°28°30°29°26°
Low16°16°16°15°13°10°10°11°13°15°16°16°
Rain (mm)21417615672203212858175
Wet days302628216211141327

What's on in Chankhalamu

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 Chankhalamu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chankhalamu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 92 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 111 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 92 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 79 km

Towns and villages around Chankhalamu

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

Places near Chankhalamu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chankhalamu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chankhalamu.
What is the hottest month in Chankhalamu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Chankhalamu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chankhalamu?
January is the wettest month with about 214 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.