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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Chawala

Chawala is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,209 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time07:48
14.27° S, 33.90° EElevation 1,209 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chawalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chawala 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

246 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chawala

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Sunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct32°20°
Sun25 Oct31°20°
Mon26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct32°20°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°19°
Sat31 Oct31°17°
Sun1 Nov31°18°

When to go to Chawala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505361809799999992806149
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°24°27°28°29°26°
Low18°17°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)24621514539612221370194
Wet days29232081011131027

What's on in Chawala

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 Chawala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chawala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 84 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 81 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 105 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 40 km

Towns and villages around Chawala

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

Places near Chawala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chawala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chawala.
What is the hottest month in Chawala?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chawala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chawala?
January is the wettest month with about 246 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.