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Central Region, Malawi

Mchonkhwe

Mchonkhwe is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,106 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:09
13.62° S, 33.06° EElevation 1,106 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mchonkhweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mchonkhwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

265 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mchonkhwe

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct33°21°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct34°21°1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°20°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°20°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov31°19°
Mon2 Nov31°20°1.5 mm

When to go to Mchonkhwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4750577997100999885765446
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°28°30°30°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°16°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)26522115541511111481243
Wet days28232181000121127

What's on in Mchonkhwe

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 Mchonkhwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mchonkhwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 148 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 143 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 120 km

Towns and villages around Mchonkhwe

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

Places near Mchonkhwe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mchonkhwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mchonkhwe.
What is the hottest month in Mchonkhwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Mchonkhwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mchonkhwe?
January is the wettest month with about 265 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.