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Central Region, Malawi

Chikuyu

Chikuyu is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,227 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:25
12.97° S, 33.85° EElevation 1,227 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikuyuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikuyu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

266 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chikuyu

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 22 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct31°24°
Sun25 Oct29°20°0.8 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct31°20°
Wed28 Oct31°20°
Thu29 Oct31°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°19°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°18°2 mm
Sun1 Nov27°18°1 mm
Mon2 Nov26°17°0.5 mm

When to go to Chikuyu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474955709699999997846048
High25°25°24°24°23°21°21°23°26°27°28°26°
Low17°17°17°16°13°11°10°12°14°17°17°17°
Rain (mm)26624916446103421857194
Wet days292524132011031227

What's on in Chikuyu

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 Chikuyu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikuyu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 102 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 100 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 114 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 107 km

Towns and villages around Chikuyu

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

Places near Chikuyu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikuyu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikuyu.
What is the hottest month in Chikuyu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikuyu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikuyu?
January is the wettest month with about 266 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.