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Chitumbwe

Chitumbwe is a locality in Southern Region, Malawi, 867 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time03:59
15.53° S, 34.50° EElevation 867 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chitumbweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month44mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Chitumbwe at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

293 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

17 mm of rain

Weather in Chitumbwe

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Partly cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct30°19°
Sun25 Oct30°18°
Mon26 Oct32°18°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct29°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°18°
Sat31 Oct28°17°
Sun1 Nov32°18°

When to go to Chitumbwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475257758790879687755447
High27°26°26°25°23°21°21°23°27°29°29°27°
Low19°19°18°17°14°12°11°13°15°17°19°19°
Rain (mm)29325617964171723242344108247
Wet days272322116462241225

What's on in Chitumbwe

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 Chitumbwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chitumbwe

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Chitumbwe

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

Places near Chitumbwe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chitumbwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chitumbwe.
What is the hottest month in Chitumbwe?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chitumbwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chitumbwe?
January is the wettest month with about 293 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.