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Central Region, Malawi

Chigwangwa

Chigwangwa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,121 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:02
12.72° S, 33.44° EElevation 1,121 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chigwangwaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chigwangwa 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

204 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chigwangwa

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Partly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct32°20°
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct30°21°1.1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°
Sun1 Nov31°19°
Mon2 Nov31°20°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov31°21°
Wed4 Nov33°21°

When to go to Chigwangwa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454854659198979888744844
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°27°29°30°28°
Low19°18°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2041791182561211852164
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Chigwangwa

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 Chigwangwa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chigwangwa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 150 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 115 km

Towns and villages around Chigwangwa

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

Places near Chigwangwa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chigwangwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chigwangwa.
What is the hottest month in Chigwangwa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chigwangwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chigwangwa?
January is the wettest month with about 204 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.