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Central Region, Malawi

Chimamba

Chimamba is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,123 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:36
13.36° S, 33.58° EElevation 1,123 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chimambaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chimamba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

239 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chimamba

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct35°23°
Sat24 Oct33°24°
Sun25 Oct30°22°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct31°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°22°0.5 mm

When to go to Chimamba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4749577495100999989765346
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2392171342661211965196
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chimamba

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 Chimamba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chimamba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 98 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 95 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 150 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 88 km

Towns and villages around Chimamba

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

Places near Chimamba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chimamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimamba.
What is the hottest month in Chimamba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimamba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimamba?
January is the wettest month with about 239 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.