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Central Region, Malawi

Mchinga

Mchinga is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 987 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:11
13.26° S, 33.58° EElevation 987 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mchingaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mchinga 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 monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mchinga

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct35°24°
Fri23 Oct35°23°
Sat24 Oct33°25°
Sun25 Oct30°22°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct32°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°23°0.5 mm

When to go to Mchinga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4547557294100999987745043
High26°26°26°26°25°24°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low19°19°19°17°15°13°12°14°17°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2141991212461211856176
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Mchinga

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 Mchinga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mchinga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 103 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 100 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 97 km
5.1Likoma 51 km ←1978 · 149 km

Towns and villages around Mchinga

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

Places near Mchinga

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mchinga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mchinga.
What is the hottest month in Mchinga?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mchinga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mchinga?
January is the wettest month with about 214 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.