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Central Region, Malawi

Chapuma

Chapuma is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,112 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:51
13.41° S, 33.60° EElevation 1,112 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chapumaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chapuma at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

248 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chapuma

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Sunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct33°24°
Sun25 Oct31°22°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct35°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°23°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°22°

When to go to Chapuma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4749577495100999989765346
High26°26°26°25°25°23°23°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)24822213828712111068201
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chapuma

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 Chapuma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chapuma

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 94 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 91 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 146 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 83 km

Towns and villages around Chapuma

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

Places near Chapuma

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chapuma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chapuma.
What is the hottest month in Chapuma?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chapuma?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chapuma?
January is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.