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Central Region, Malawi

Chikulu

Chikulu is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,099 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:22
13.28° S, 33.70° EElevation 1,099 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikuluweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low29° / 19°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikulu 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

242 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chikulu

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Partly cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 31%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct33°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°22°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct31°19°
Sun1 Nov32°20°
Mon2 Nov31°21°
Tue3 Nov32°22°
Wed4 Nov32°23°
Thu5 Nov33°24°
Fri6 Nov32°24°

When to go to Chikulu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4649577695100999991785446
High26°26°26°25°24°23°22°24°27°29°29°27°
Low19°18°18°17°15°12°12°14°16°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)2422231443182221961190
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chikulu

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 Chikulu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikulu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 91 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 88 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 143 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 89 km

Towns and villages around Chikulu

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

Places near Chikulu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikulu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikulu.
What is the hottest month in Chikulu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikulu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikulu?
January is the wettest month with about 242 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.