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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Chimkoko

Chimkoko is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,157 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:07
13.72° S, 33.55° EElevation 1,157 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chimkokoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chimkoko at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

236 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chimkoko

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 44%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct30°21°
Mon26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct31°21°9 mm
Fri30 Oct28°19°4.1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°
Sun1 Nov30°18°
Mon2 Nov30°19°
Tue3 Nov31°20°

When to go to Chimkoko

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485159769699999989775547
High26°25°26°25°25°23°23°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°17°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)23620012628612111066183
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Chimkoko

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 Chimkoko

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chimkoko

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 94 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 90 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 140 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 66 km

Towns and villages around Chimkoko

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

Places near Chimkoko

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chimkoko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimkoko.
What is the hottest month in Chimkoko?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimkoko?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimkoko?
January is the wettest month with about 236 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.