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Central Region, Malawi

Chinganyama

Chinganyama is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,262 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:27
13.68° S, 33.63° EElevation 1,262 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chinganyamaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chinganyama at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

262 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chinganyama

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct29°20°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct31°20°
Tue27 Oct31°21°
Wed28 Oct32°22°
Thu29 Oct31°20°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct26°18°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct28°19°
Sun1 Nov29°18°
Mon2 Nov27°18°2 mm

When to go to Chinganyama

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495158779699999994816049
High25°25°25°24°24°22°21°23°26°28°28°26°
Low17°17°17°15°13°11°10°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)26222114230712121070198
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Chinganyama

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 Chinganyama

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chinganyama

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 85 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 81 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 132 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 60 km

Towns and villages around Chinganyama

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

Places near Chinganyama

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chinganyama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chinganyama.
What is the hottest month in Chinganyama?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chinganyama?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chinganyama?
January is the wettest month with about 262 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.