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Central Region, Malawi

Chithasa

Chithasa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,335 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:41
14.47° S, 34.03° EElevation 1,335 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chithasaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low27° / 16°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chithasa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

255 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Chithasa

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Sunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 28%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct33°21°
Sat24 Oct30°18°
Sun25 Oct29°17°
Mon26 Oct31°18°
Tue27 Oct31°19°
Wed28 Oct32°20°
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct29°19°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°18°

When to go to Chithasa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505360809799999996856654
High24°24°24°24°23°21°21°23°26°27°27°25°
Low17°17°16°15°13°10°10°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)25522015441723331680216
Wet days29232081011131027

What's on in Chithasa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Chithasa

All monuments

Nature around Chithasa

Nature in Malawi

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chithasa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chithasa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 95 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 92 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 102 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 56 km

Towns and villages around Chithasa

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

Places near Chithasa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chithasa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chithasa.
What is the hottest month in Chithasa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chithasa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chithasa?
January is the wettest month with about 255 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.