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Central Region, Malawi

Chitenje

Chitenje is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,176 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time03:54
13.09° S, 33.59° EElevation 1,176 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chitenjeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chitenje 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

223 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chitenje

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct31°19°
Sun1 Nov31°19°
Mon2 Nov31°20°0.6 mm
Tue3 Nov32°21°
Wed4 Nov32°21°1.7 mm
Thu5 Nov31°22°
Fri6 Nov33°22°
Sat7 Nov33°23°
Sun8 Nov33°24°

When to go to Chitenje

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4649577695100999991785445
High25°25°25°25°24°23°22°24°27°29°29°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)2232111262561211854180
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chitenje

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 Chitenje

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chitenje

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 112 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 109 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 112 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Chitenje

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

Places near Chitenje

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chitenje?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chitenje.
What is the hottest month in Chitenje?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chitenje?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chitenje?
January is the wettest month with about 223 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.