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Central Region, Malawi

Old Chisamba

Old Chisamba is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,060 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 time22:22
13.30° S, 33.33° EElevation 1,060 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Old Chisambaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Old Chisamba 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

216 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Old Chisamba

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct31°23°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct34°21°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct30°21°1.7 mm
Sat31 Oct31°18°
Sun1 Nov31°18°
Mon2 Nov32°20°
Tue3 Nov28°21°1.2 mm

When to go to Old Chisamba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4447557092100999785724942
High26°26°26°26°26°24°24°26°28°30°30°28°
Low19°18°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2162011142241111860190
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Old Chisamba

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 Old Chisamba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Old Chisamba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 126 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 122 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 112 km

Towns and villages around Old Chisamba

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

Places near Old Chisamba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Old Chisamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Old Chisamba.
What is the hottest month in Old Chisamba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Old Chisamba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Old Chisamba?
January is the wettest month with about 216 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.