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Central Region, Malawi

Chimpala

Chimpala is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,198 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:37
13.68° S, 34.03° EElevation 1,198 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chimpalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chimpala at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

296 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Chimpala

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 28%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct33°22°
Fri23 Oct32°22°
Sat24 Oct30°23°
Sun25 Oct29°20°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct30°19°
Tue27 Oct30°20°
Wed28 Oct31°22°
Thu29 Oct29°21°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°21°
Sat31 Oct30°20°

When to go to Chimpala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4951577996100999999866551
High25°25°24°23°23°21°21°22°25°27°27°26°
Low17°17°17°15°13°11°10°12°14°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)2962611704282322958207
Wet days29242192000131027

What's on in Chimpala

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 Chimpala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chimpala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 42 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 38 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 91 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 33 km

Towns and villages around Chimpala

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

Places near Chimpala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chimpala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimpala.
What is the hottest month in Chimpala?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimpala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimpala?
January is the wettest month with about 296 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.