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Central Region, Malawi

Cija

Cija is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,407 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time05:18
12.40° S, 33.54° EElevation 1,407 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Cijaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Cija at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

228 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Cija

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Sunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 64%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct32°19°
Sat24 Oct29°20°
Sun25 Oct27°19°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct28°18°
Tue27 Oct28°18°
Wed28 Oct30°19°
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct29°21°
Sat31 Oct27°20°0.5 mm

When to go to Cija

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474854678896979898855953
High24°24°24°23°22°21°20°22°25°26°27°25°
Low17°17°17°16°13°11°11°12°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)228191158471234221370193
Wet days302628185211141427

What's on in Cija

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.

Earthquakes around Cija

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 124 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 86 km

Towns and villages around Cija

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

Places near Cija

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cija?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cija.
What is the hottest month in Cija?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Cija?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cija?
January is the wettest month with about 228 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.