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Central Region, Malawi

Chidatha

Chidatha is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,232 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 time22:19
13.35° S, 33.83° EElevation 1,232 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chidathaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chidatha 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

282 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Chidatha

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct28°22°
Sat31 Oct30°18°
Sun1 Nov30°19°
Mon2 Nov30°19°
Tue3 Nov30°21°
Wed4 Nov31°21°
Thu5 Nov30°22°1.4 mm
Fri6 Nov31°23°
Sat7 Nov32°23°
Sun8 Nov31°23°

When to go to Chidatha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4850577696100999997856451
High25°25°24°24°23°21°21°23°25°27°28°26°
Low17°17°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)2822541623792322963203
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Chidatha

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 Chidatha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chidatha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 75 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 71 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 127 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 75 km

Towns and villages around Chidatha

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

Places near Chidatha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chidatha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chidatha.
What is the hottest month in Chidatha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chidatha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chidatha?
January is the wettest month with about 282 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.