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Central Region, Malawi

Chitsiru

Chitsiru is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,170 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:51
13.00° S, 33.80° EElevation 1,170 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chitsiruweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chitsiru 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

231 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chitsiru

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct34°24°
Fri23 Oct34°22°
Sat24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct28°21°4 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct30°21°
Wed28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct31°23°
Sat31 Oct30°22°

When to go to Chitsiru

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474956709699999995825847
High25°25°25°24°23°22°21°23°26°28°28°27°
Low18°18°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)2312171403792321751172
Wet days292524132011031227

What's on in Chitsiru

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 Chitsiru

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chitsiru

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 104 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 102 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 113 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 113 km

Towns and villages around Chitsiru

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

Places near Chitsiru

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chitsiru?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chitsiru.
What is the hottest month in Chitsiru?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chitsiru?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chitsiru?
January is the wettest month with about 231 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.