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Central Region, Malawi

Kachilima

Kachilima is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 901 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:29
12.72° S, 33.79° EElevation 901 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kachilimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kachilima at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

214 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Kachilima

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 21 km/h · humidity 45%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct33°26°
Sun25 Oct32°23°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct32°23°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct31°22°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°21°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov29°20°2 mm
Mon2 Nov27°20°1 mm

When to go to Kachilima

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score414350689699999990765342
High27°27°26°26°25°23°23°25°27°29°30°28°
Low19°19°19°18°15°12°12°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)21420015753133421957174
Wet days292524132011031227

What's on in Kachilima

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 Kachilima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kachilima

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 129 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 128 km
5.4Likoma 48 km ↖1989 · 131 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 143 km

Towns and villages around Kachilima

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

Places near Kachilima

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kachilima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kachilima.
What is the hottest month in Kachilima?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Kachilima?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kachilima?
January is the wettest month with about 214 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.