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Central Region, Malawi

Chipata

Chipata is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,191 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:56
12.57° S, 33.55° EElevation 1,191 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chipataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chipata at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

214 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chipata

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Sunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 64%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct33°20°
Sat24 Oct30°21°
Sun25 Oct29°20°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct29°19°
Tue27 Oct30°20°
Wed28 Oct32°20°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct30°22°
Sat31 Oct29°21°0.5 mm

When to go to Chipata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score484954669198979893795247
High25°25°25°24°24°22°22°23°26°28°28°26°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°11°13°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)214187144391023211062180
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Chipata

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 Chipata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chipata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 135 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 94 km

Towns and villages around Chipata

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

Places near Chipata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chipata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chipata.
What is the hottest month in Chipata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chipata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chipata?
January is the wettest month with about 214 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.