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Central Region, Malawi

Chigoma

Chigoma is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,135 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:54
13.42° S, 33.57° EElevation 1,135 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chigomaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chigoma at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

242 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chigoma

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Partly cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct33°23°5.6 mm
Fri30 Oct29°20°2.1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°18°
Sun1 Nov31°18°
Mon2 Nov31°20°
Tue3 Nov31°21°0.7 mm

When to go to Chigoma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4649567395100999989765345
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°27°29°30°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)24221713326612111067199
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chigoma

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 Chigoma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chigoma

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 98 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 94 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 149 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 85 km

Towns and villages around Chigoma

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

Places near Chigoma

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chigoma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chigoma.
What is the hottest month in Chigoma?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chigoma?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chigoma?
January is the wettest month with about 242 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.