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Chidote

Chidote is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 974 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now32°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time14:55
15.47° S, 35.28° EElevation 974 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chidoteweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Chidote at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

274 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Chidote

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Partly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct33°22°0.8 mm
Thu29 Oct27°20°2.2 mm
Fri30 Oct27°17°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°15°
Sun1 Nov29°15°
Mon2 Nov31°20°
Tue3 Nov27°21°2.7 mm
Wed4 Nov32°21°0.5 mm
Thu5 Nov32°22°3.7 mm

When to go to Chidote

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495359799596939893796149
High26°26°26°25°24°22°21°23°26°28°28°27°
Low19°18°18°16°14°12°11°12°15°17°19°19°
Rain (mm)27423716648107710112776218
Wet days28222092231141125

What's on in Chidote

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

Nature around Chidote

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 Chidote

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chidote

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 145 km
5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 139 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 81 km

Towns and villages around Chidote

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

Places near Chidote

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chidote?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chidote.
What is the hottest month in Chidote?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chidote?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chidote?
January is the wettest month with about 274 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.