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Central Region, Malawi

Kachimbwe

Kachimbwe is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,357 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:55
13.62° S, 33.89° EElevation 1,357 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kachimbweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kachimbwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

296 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Kachimbwe

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 24%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°21°
Fri23 Oct32°21°
Sat24 Oct30°21°
Sun25 Oct28°19°3.1 mm
Mon26 Oct28°18°
Tue27 Oct29°19°
Wed28 Oct29°21°
Thu29 Oct29°20°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°20°
Sat31 Oct28°19°

When to go to Kachimbwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4850577996100999999886853
High24°24°24°23°22°20°20°22°25°26°27°25°
Low17°16°16°15°12°10°10°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)2962521653782222965209
Wet days29242192000131027

What's on in Kachimbwe

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 Kachimbwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kachimbwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 58 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 54 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 107 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 45 km

Towns and villages around Kachimbwe

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

Places near Kachimbwe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kachimbwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kachimbwe.
What is the hottest month in Kachimbwe?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Kachimbwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kachimbwe?
January is the wettest month with about 296 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.