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Central Region, Malawi

Chilonje

Chilonje is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,267 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:15
13.33° S, 33.85° EElevation 1,267 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chilonjeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chilonje at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

278 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Chilonje

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct33°22°
Sat24 Oct31°23°
Sun25 Oct29°20°1.1 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct30°21°
Wed28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°21°

When to go to Chilonje

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4850577696100999997856551
High25°25°24°23°23°21°21°23°25°27°28°26°
Low17°17°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)2782511613792322861199
Wet days292422102000121027

What's on in Chilonje

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 Chilonje

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chilonje

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 74 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 71 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 126 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 76 km

Towns and villages around Chilonje

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

Places near Chilonje

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chilonje?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chilonje.
What is the hottest month in Chilonje?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chilonje?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chilonje?
January is the wettest month with about 278 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.