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Central Region, Malawi

Chesen

Chesen is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,253 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:18
13.43° S, 33.72° EElevation 1,253 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chesenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chesen 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

268 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chesen

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 22 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct29°20°
Mon26 Oct31°20°
Tue27 Oct31°21°
Wed28 Oct32°22°
Thu29 Oct31°20°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct27°19°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct27°19°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov30°19°
Mon2 Nov25°19°1 mm

When to go to Chesen

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4951597695100999996836052
High25°25°24°24°23°22°21°23°26°27°28°26°
Low17°17°17°16°14°11°11°13°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)2682351493282221966202
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chesen

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 Chesen

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chesen

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 81 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 78 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 133 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 73 km

Towns and villages around Chesen

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

Places near Chesen

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chesen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chesen.
What is the hottest month in Chesen?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chesen?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chesen?
January is the wettest month with about 268 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.