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Central Region, Malawi

Mchoka

Mchoka is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,146 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time03:31
13.67° S, 33.53° EElevation 1,146 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mchokaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mchoka at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

235 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mchoka

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct32°22°13.9 mm
Fri30 Oct30°19°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct29°17°
Sun1 Nov29°17°
Mon2 Nov31°18°
Tue3 Nov31°20°0.5 mm

When to go to Mchoka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485159769699999989765547
High26°26°26°25°25°23°23°25°27°29°29°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)23520112627611111067187
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Mchoka

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 Mchoka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mchoka

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 96 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 92 km
5.1Cape Maclear 7 km ↖1995 · 143 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 70 km

Towns and villages around Mchoka

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

Places near Mchoka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mchoka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mchoka.
What is the hottest month in Mchoka?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mchoka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mchoka?
January is the wettest month with about 235 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.