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Central Region, Malawi

Chimphoyo

Chimphoyo is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,083 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:18
13.11° S, 33.38° EElevation 1,083 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chimphoyoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chimphoyo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

229 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chimphoyo

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct31°21°0.6 mm
Sat31 Oct32°20°
Sun1 Nov33°20°
Mon2 Nov32°21°1.5 mm
Tue3 Nov32°22°
Wed4 Nov33°21°0.9 mm

When to go to Chimphoyo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4447547193100999886734942
High26°26°26°26°26°24°24°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2292191282251111861203
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chimphoyo

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 Chimphoyo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chimphoyo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 131 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 128 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 124 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 149 km

Towns and villages around Chimphoyo

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

Places near Chimphoyo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chimphoyo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimphoyo.
What is the hottest month in Chimphoyo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimphoyo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimphoyo?
January is the wettest month with about 229 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.