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Central Region, Malawi

Chumbela

Chumbela is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,151 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time13:23
13.75° S, 32.95° EElevation 1,151 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chumbelaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chumbela at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

312 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chumbela

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 23%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct33°21°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct34°22°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°
Sat31 Oct31°17°
Sun1 Nov33°18°
Mon2 Nov33°21°
Tue3 Nov33°22°2.4 mm
Wed4 Nov33°21°4.7 mm
Thu5 Nov27°21°4.4 mm

When to go to Chumbela

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4851578297100999986775546
High26°25°26°25°24°23°23°25°28°30°30°27°
Low18°18°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)31225219355611121796290
Wet days28232181000121127

What's on in Chumbela

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 Chumbela

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chumbela

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Chumbela

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

Places near Chumbela

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chumbela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chumbela.
What is the hottest month in Chumbela?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chumbela?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chumbela?
January is the wettest month with about 312 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.