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Central Region, Malawi

Chilundu

Chilundu is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,073 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:40
13.91° S, 33.16° EElevation 1,073 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chilunduweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chilundu 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

269 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chilundu

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 35%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct34°22°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct33°22°9.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°19°
Sat31 Oct31°17°
Sun1 Nov31°17°
Mon2 Nov32°19°
Tue3 Nov33°21°

When to go to Chilundu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475057759699999884725245
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)26922616046611121587246
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Chilundu

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 Chilundu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chilundu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 138 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 134 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 102 km

Towns and villages around Chilundu

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

Places near Chilundu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chilundu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chilundu.
What is the hottest month in Chilundu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chilundu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chilundu?
January is the wettest month with about 269 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.