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Central Region, Malawi

Chapwawa

Chapwawa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,146 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:49
12.69° S, 33.60° EElevation 1,146 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chapwawaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chapwawa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

228 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chapwawa

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Partly cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct30°20°1.1 mm
Sat31 Oct31°18°
Sun1 Nov31°18°
Mon2 Nov30°19°1 mm
Tue3 Nov31°20°2.7 mm
Wed4 Nov30°20°1.4 mm
Thu5 Nov30°21°
Fri6 Nov31°21°
Sat7 Nov32°20°

When to go to Chapwawa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464754679198979892775045
High26°25°25°25°24°22°22°24°27°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)228206151401023211062188
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Chapwawa

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 Chapwawa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chapwawa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 143 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 141 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 141 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 99 km

Towns and villages around Chapwawa

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

Places near Chapwawa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chapwawa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chapwawa.
What is the hottest month in Chapwawa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chapwawa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chapwawa?
January is the wettest month with about 228 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.