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Chikumbu

Chikumbu is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 833 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now31°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time11:17
15.47° S, 35.35° EElevation 833 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
Postal code308104
The year in Chikumbuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Chikumbu at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

267 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Weather in Chikumbu

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Partly cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 39%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct32°20°
Sun25 Oct31°20°
Mon26 Oct32°19°
Tue27 Oct33°21°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct29°21°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°19°
Sat31 Oct29°17°
Sun1 Nov30°18°
Mon2 Nov30°19°

When to go to Chikumbu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454955759596939889755745
High27°27°27°26°25°23°22°24°27°29°29°28°
Low20°20°19°18°15°13°13°14°16°18°20°20°
Rain (mm)26722817049117710102774218
Wet days28222092231141125

What's on in Chikumbu

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Chikumbu

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chikumbu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikumbu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Luchenza 85 km ↓2018 · 144 km
5.1Monkey Bay 20 km ↓1984 · 141 km
5.1Mwanza 21 km ↘1966 · 87 km

Towns and villages around Chikumbu

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

Postal code

308104

Places near Chikumbu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikumbu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikumbu.
What is the hottest month in Chikumbu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikumbu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikumbu?
January is the wettest month with about 267 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chikumbu?
The postal code of Chikumbu is 308104.