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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Chikowa

Chikowa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,150 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:52
13.73° S, 33.46° EElevation 1,150 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikowaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikowa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

251 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chikowa

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 38%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct35°26°
Sat24 Oct33°22°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct33°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°
Sat31 Oct30°19°
Sun1 Nov31°20°0.5 mm

When to go to Chikowa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485158759699999988755446
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°28°29°30°27°
Low18°17°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)25121413832611111278211
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Chikowa

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 Chikowa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikowa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 104 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 100 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 149 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 75 km

Towns and villages around Chikowa

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

Places near Chikowa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikowa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikowa.
What is the hottest month in Chikowa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikowa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikowa?
January is the wettest month with about 251 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.