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Central Region, Malawi

Lichapa

Lichapa is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,297 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:39
13.69° S, 33.99° EElevation 1,297 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Lichapaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Lichapa 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

308 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Lichapa

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 19%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°21°
Fri23 Oct32°22°
Sat24 Oct30°22°
Sun25 Oct28°19°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct30°18°
Tue27 Oct30°20°
Wed28 Oct30°21°
Thu29 Oct29°20°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°20°
Sat31 Oct29°19°

When to go to Lichapa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4851577996100999999886753
High24°24°24°23°22°20°20°22°25°26°27°25°
Low17°17°16°15°12°10°10°11°14°16°17°17°
Rain (mm)3082681724182222962214
Wet days29242192000131027

What's on in Lichapa

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 Lichapa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Lichapa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 47 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 43 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 95 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 34 km

Towns and villages around Lichapa

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

Places near Lichapa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lichapa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lichapa.
What is the hottest month in Lichapa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Lichapa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lichapa?
January is the wettest month with about 308 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.