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Northern Region, Malawi

Chikombwi

Chikombwi is a locality in Northern Region, Malawi, 1,196 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:58
9.61° S, 33.38° EElevation 1,196 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikombwiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikombwi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

237 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

5 mm of rain

Weather in Chikombwi

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Sunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 53%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct30°20°
Sun25 Oct28°20°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct27°20°3.1 mm
Tue27 Oct27°19°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°19°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct29°20°2 mm
Sat31 Oct24°19°3 mm
Sun1 Nov24°19°4.4 mm

When to go to Chikombwi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454450588596969895795647
High26°26°25°24°23°22°21°23°26°28°28°27°
Low18°18°18°17°16°13°12°13°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)2372182662428324181051595217
Wet days292528205221041125

What's on in Chikombwi

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 Chikombwi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikombwi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 73 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 66 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 78 km
5.5Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 68 km

Towns and villages around Chikombwi

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

Places near Chikombwi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikombwi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikombwi.
What is the hottest month in Chikombwi?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikombwi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikombwi?
January is the wettest month with about 237 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.