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Chickumbeni

Chickumbeni is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 949 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 timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time09:42
15.43° S, 35.30° EElevation 949 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chickumbeniweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Chickumbeni at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

273 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Chickumbeni

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Sunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct30°18°
Mon26 Oct31°18°
Tue27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct29°20°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct26°18°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct27°16°
Sun1 Nov28°17°
Mon2 Nov30°17°

When to go to Chickumbeni

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495259799596939892786049
High26°26°26°25°24°22°21°23°26°28°29°27°
Low19°18°18°16°14°12°11°12°15°17°19°19°
Rain (mm)27323716747107710102674217
Wet days28222092231141125

What's on in Chickumbeni

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Chickumbeni

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chickumbeni

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chickumbeni

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 148 km
5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 136 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 84 km

Towns and villages around Chickumbeni

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

Places near Chickumbeni

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chickumbeni?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chickumbeni.
What is the hottest month in Chickumbeni?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chickumbeni?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chickumbeni?
January is the wettest month with about 273 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.