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Central Region, Malawi

Chirwa

Chirwa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,155 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:39
12.64° S, 33.51° EElevation 1,155 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chirwaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chirwa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

215 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chirwa

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Partly cloudy · wind 21 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct31°20°
Wed28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct32°23°
Fri30 Oct29°20°1.1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°
Sun1 Nov30°19°
Mon2 Nov31°20°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov30°21°
Wed4 Nov32°21°

When to go to Chirwa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474954679198979891775046
High25°25°25°25°24°23°22°24°27°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°11°13°16°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)21518813533822111059177
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Chirwa

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 Chirwa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chirwa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 144 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 102 km

Towns and villages around Chirwa

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

Places near Chirwa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chirwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chirwa.
What is the hottest month in Chirwa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chirwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chirwa?
January is the wettest month with about 215 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.