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Central Region, Malawi

Chiwela

Chiwela is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,225 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:19
12.56° S, 33.46° EElevation 1,225 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chiwelaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chiwela at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

218 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chiwela

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 39%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct32°22°
Thu29 Oct31°22°
Fri30 Oct28°20°1.3 mm
Sat31 Oct30°18°
Sun1 Nov30°19°
Mon2 Nov31°19°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov31°20°0.7 mm
Wed4 Nov32°21°
Thu5 Nov31°21°
Fri6 Nov31°21°

When to go to Chiwela

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score484955679198979892785147
High25°25°25°24°24°22°22°24°26°28°29°27°
Low18°18°18°17°14°12°12°13°16°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)21818613432822111059178
Wet days302626164111141428

What's on in Chiwela

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 Chiwela

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chiwela

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 142 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 102 km

Towns and villages around Chiwela

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

Places near Chiwela

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chiwela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chiwela.
What is the hottest month in Chiwela?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chiwela?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chiwela?
January is the wettest month with about 218 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.