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Central Region, Malawi

Chapulapula

Chapulapula is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,192 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:15
13.30° S, 33.98° EElevation 1,192 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chapulapulaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chapulapula at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

278 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Chapulapula

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct32°20°
Sat24 Oct31°22°
Sun25 Oct28°20°3.1 mm
Mon26 Oct29°19°
Tue27 Oct30°20°
Wed28 Oct31°20°
Thu29 Oct32°23°
Fri30 Oct29°21°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°21°

When to go to Chapulapula

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4951577696100999997856450
High25°25°25°24°23°21°21°23°25°27°28°26°
Low18°17°17°16°14°12°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)27825217646103422858198
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Chapulapula

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 Chapulapula

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chapulapula

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 66 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 63 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 117 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 76 km

Towns and villages around Chapulapula

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

Places near Chapulapula

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chapulapula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chapulapula.
What is the hottest month in Chapulapula?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chapulapula?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chapulapula?
January is the wettest month with about 278 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.