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Central Region, Malawi

Nchaka

Nchaka is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,077 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:10
13.90° S, 33.29° EElevation 1,077 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Nchakaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Nchaka 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

256 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Nchaka

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 35%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct34°22°
Wed28 Oct36°23°
Thu29 Oct34°22°13.6 mm
Fri30 Oct30°20°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°18°
Sun1 Nov31°18°
Mon2 Nov32°19°
Tue3 Nov33°20°

When to go to Nchaka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475058749699999885735346
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°25°28°30°30°28°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°15°18°19°19°
Rain (mm)25621714440611111482225
Wet days292422102011131128

What's on in Nchaka

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 Nchaka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nchaka

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 124 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 120 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 89 km

Towns and villages around Nchaka

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

Places near Nchaka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nchaka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nchaka.
What is the hottest month in Nchaka?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Nchaka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nchaka?
January is the wettest month with about 256 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.