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Central Region, Malawi

Chimwaye

Chimwaye is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,082 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:38
13.17° S, 33.57° EElevation 1,082 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chimwayeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chimwaye 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

210 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chimwaye

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Sunny · wind 21 km/h · humidity 26%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct33°23°
Sun25 Oct31°22°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct32°23°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°22°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°20°
Sun1 Nov32°20°
Mon2 Nov32°20°0.5 mm

When to go to Chimwaye

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4547557395100999989765244
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°27°29°30°28°
Low19°18°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)2101981152261211752170
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chimwaye

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 Chimwaye

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chimwaye

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 110 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 107 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 107 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 142 km

Towns and villages around Chimwaye

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

Places near Chimwaye

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chimwaye?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimwaye.
What is the hottest month in Chimwaye?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimwaye?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimwaye?
January is the wettest month with about 210 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.