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Central Region, Malawi

Chikalipo

Chikalipo is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,096 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:24
13.15° S, 33.65° EElevation 1,096 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikalipoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikalipo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

228 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chikalipo

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 53%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct33°24°
Fri30 Oct31°21°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct31°19°
Sun1 Nov31°20°
Mon2 Nov32°21°1.9 mm
Tue3 Nov32°22°
Wed4 Nov33°23°
Thu5 Nov33°23°

When to go to Chikalipo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4547557695100999990775344
High26°26°26°25°24°23°23°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2282141302771211854179
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chikalipo

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 Chikalipo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikalipo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 103 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 101 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 104 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Chikalipo

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

Places near Chikalipo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikalipo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikalipo.
What is the hottest month in Chikalipo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikalipo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikalipo?
January is the wettest month with about 228 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.