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Central Region, Malawi

Chilenga

Chilenga is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,106 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:38
13.95° S, 33.11° EElevation 1,106 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chilengaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chilenga 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

285 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chilenga

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 21%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct35°22°
Sun25 Oct33°20°1.1 mm
Mon26 Oct34°20°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct36°23°
Thu29 Oct32°21°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°
Sat31 Oct30°18°
Sun1 Nov32°18°
Mon2 Nov33°20°

When to go to Chilenga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4851578097100999985765546
High26°26°26°25°25°23°23°25°28°30°30°27°
Low18°18°17°16°13°11°11°12°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)28523617552712121793263
Wet days28232181000121127

What's on in Chilenga

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 Chilenga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chilenga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 144 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 140 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 108 km

Towns and villages around Chilenga

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

Places near Chilenga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chilenga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chilenga.
What is the hottest month in Chilenga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chilenga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chilenga?
January is the wettest month with about 285 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.