Climate Insights for Chikwawa

The climate in Chikwawa is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 925mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 328mm of rainfall. Chikwawa is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Chikwawa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 34°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Chikwawa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 925mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 328mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 3mm. That's 324mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Chikwawa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Chikwawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Chikwawa is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Chikwawa is during April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chikwawa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.