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Central Region, Malawi

Chikande

Chikande is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,051 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:43
13.41° S, 33.16° EElevation 1,051 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikandeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikande at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

243 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chikande

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 39%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct35°24°
Sun25 Oct33°23°
Mon26 Oct33°22°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct34°23°2.4 mm
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct32°20°
Sun1 Nov32°21°

When to go to Chikande

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4548557092100999583704843
High26°26°26°26°26°24°24°26°29°30°31°28°
Low19°18°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)24321213431511111171218
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chikande

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 Chikande

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikande

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 140 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 137 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 120 km

Towns and villages around Chikande

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

Places near Chikande

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikande?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikande.
What is the hottest month in Chikande?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikande?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikande?
January is the wettest month with about 243 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.