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Central Region, Malawi

Chikuta

Chikuta is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,075 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:36
13.89° S, 33.14° EElevation 1,075 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikutaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikuta at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

274 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chikuta

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Sunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 22%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct35°24°
Sun25 Oct34°22°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct34°22°
Wed28 Oct36°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°22°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct32°20°
Sat31 Oct31°18°
Sun1 Nov32°19°
Mon2 Nov33°20°

When to go to Chikuta

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475057759699999884725245
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)27422916448611121689251
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Chikuta

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 Chikuta

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikuta

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 140 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 135 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 105 km

Towns and villages around Chikuta

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

Places near Chikuta

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikuta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikuta.
What is the hottest month in Chikuta?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikuta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikuta?
January is the wettest month with about 274 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.