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Central Region, Malawi

Chikwawe

Chikwawe is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,462 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:51
13.48° S, 33.95° EElevation 1,462 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikwaweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec91October
October: high / low26° / 15°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikwawe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in November

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

308 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Chikwawe

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct27°17°1.3 mm
Mon26 Oct28°18°
Tue27 Oct28°18°
Wed28 Oct29°20°
Thu29 Oct28°18°1 mm
Fri30 Oct24°17°7.4 mm
Sat31 Oct25°17°
Sun1 Nov26°17°
Mon2 Nov25°17°0.5 mm

When to go to Chikwawe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4750567696100999999917052
High24°23°23°22°21°20°19°21°24°26°26°24°
Low16°16°16°14°12°10°9°11°13°15°16°16°
Rain (mm)3082711744192322962211
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Chikwawe

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 Chikwawe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikwawe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 56 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 53 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 108 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 57 km

Towns and villages around Chikwawe

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

Places near Chikwawe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikwawe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikwawe.
What is the hottest month in Chikwawe?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikwawe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikwawe?
January is the wettest month with about 308 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.