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Central Region, Malawi

Chesa

Chesa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,043 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:58
13.08° S, 33.35° EElevation 1,043 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chesaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chesa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

224 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chesa

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 53%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct34°24°
Sun25 Oct32°23°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct33°21°
Wed28 Oct35°20°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct33°24°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°22°

When to go to Chesa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4447547092100999684724842
High27°26°26°26°26°24°24°26°28°30°31°28°
Low19°19°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2242131282251111860200
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chesa

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 Chesa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chesa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 135 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 132 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 129 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 148 km

Towns and villages around Chesa

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

Places near Chesa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chesa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chesa.
What is the hottest month in Chesa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chesa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chesa?
January is the wettest month with about 224 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.