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Central Region, Malawi

Chika

Chika is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,044 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:33
13.28° S, 33.55° EElevation 1,044 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chika 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

221 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chika

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 39%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°23°
Sat24 Oct33°25°
Sun25 Oct30°22°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct32°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°23°0.5 mm

When to go to Chika

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4547547294100999987745043
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°19°18°17°15°13°12°14°17°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2212051242361211859184
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chika

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 Chika

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chika

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 105 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 102 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 97 km

Towns and villages around Chika

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

Places near Chika

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chika?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chika.
What is the hottest month in Chika?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chika?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chika?
January is the wettest month with about 221 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.