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Lilongwe District
Lilongwe District
Central Region, Malawi

Chola

Chola is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,126 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:32
13.73° S, 33.39° EElevation 1,126 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Cholaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chola at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

244 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chola

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Sunny · wind 23 km/h · humidity 24%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct33°22°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct32°21°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°18°
Sun1 Nov31°18°
Mon2 Nov32°19°

When to go to Chola

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475158759699999987745346
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°28°30°30°27°
Low18°18°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)24420913232611111276209
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Chola

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 Chola

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chola

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 111 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 107 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 82 km

Towns and villages around Chola

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

Places near Chola

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chola?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chola.
What is the hottest month in Chola?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chola?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chola?
January is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.