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Central Region, Malawi

Chikhalika

Chikhalika is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 996 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:02
12.91° S, 33.97° EElevation 996 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikhalikaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikhalika 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

260 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chikhalika

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct30°21°0.8 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°
Sun1 Nov30°19°
Mon2 Nov31°20°
Tue3 Nov32°21°
Wed4 Nov33°23°
Thu5 Nov33°23°
Fri6 Nov32°23°
Sat7 Nov32°23°

When to go to Chikhalika

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424451709699999991785544
High27°27°26°25°24°23°22°24°27°29°29°27°
Low19°18°18°17°15°13°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)26024118864134521860198
Wet days292524132011031227

What's on in Chikhalika

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 Chikhalika

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikhalika

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 101 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 100 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 141 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 150 km

Towns and villages around Chikhalika

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

Places near Chikhalika

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikhalika?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikhalika.
What is the hottest month in Chikhalika?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikhalika?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikhalika?
January is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.