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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Chikwatula

Chikwatula is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,161 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now35°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:43
13.83° S, 33.43° EElevation 1,161 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikwatulaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikwatula at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

256 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chikwatula

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Sunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 23%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct35°23°
Sat24 Oct33°22°
Sun25 Oct31°21°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct33°21°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct35°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°22°1 mm
Sat31 Oct31°21°

When to go to Chikwatula

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485158769699999988765547
High26°26°26°25°25°23°23°25°28°29°29°27°
Low18°17°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)25621714034611111278213
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Chikwatula

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 Chikwatula

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikwatula

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 108 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 103 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 74 km

Towns and villages around Chikwatula

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

Places near Chikwatula

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikwatula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikwatula.
What is the hottest month in Chikwatula?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikwatula?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikwatula?
January is the wettest month with about 256 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.