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Central Region, Malawi

Chikho

Chikho is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 938 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 time02:26
13.38° S, 34.08° EElevation 938 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
Postal code203107
The year in Chikhoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low29° / 19°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikho at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

275 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Chikho

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 43%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct34°24°
Sat24 Oct32°24°
Sun25 Oct30°21°3.4 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°
Tue27 Oct31°22°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct33°25°
Fri30 Oct30°23°1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°22°

When to go to Chikho

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4447547696100999992805945
High26°26°26°25°24°23°22°24°27°29°29°27°
Low20°20°19°18°16°14°13°15°17°19°20°20°
Rain (mm)27524418150103422955195
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Chikho

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 Chikho

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikho

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 51 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 48 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 103 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 65 km

Towns and villages around Chikho

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

Postal code

203107

Places near Chikho

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikho?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikho.
What is the hottest month in Chikho?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikho?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikho?
January is the wettest month with about 275 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chikho?
The postal code of Chikho is 203107.