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Central Region, Malawi

Chisumba

Chisumba is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,185 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:15
13.75° S, 33.85° EElevation 1,185 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chisumbaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chisumba 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

258 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chisumba

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 22 km/h · humidity 31%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct31°22°
Sun25 Oct29°20°
Mon26 Oct31°20°
Tue27 Oct31°21°
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct30°21°4.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°20°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°17°
Sun1 Nov30°18°
Mon2 Nov30°19°

When to go to Chisumba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score5052587996100999995836350
High25°25°25°24°23°22°21°23°26°28°28°26°
Low18°17°17°16°13°11°10°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)2582131403261212959185
Wet days29242192000131027

What's on in Chisumba

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 Chisumba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chisumba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 62 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 58 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 108 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 37 km

Towns and villages around Chisumba

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

Places near Chisumba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chisumba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chisumba.
What is the hottest month in Chisumba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chisumba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chisumba?
January is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.