Climate of Chitipa, Malawi
Area-weighted average across Chitipa. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Chitipa, a subdivision of Malawi, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 19°C / 66.2°F in July to 24.6°C / 76.3°F in November, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 278 mm / 10.9 in depending on the season (1251 mm / 49.3 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C73.4°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 23°C73.4°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 22.9°C73.2°F | 278 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.4°C72.3°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 21°C69.8°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| June | 19.5°C67.1°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19°C66.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20°C68°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.9°C71.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 24°C75.2°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 24.6°C76.3°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.5°C74.3°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chitipa?
The best months to visit Chitipa, Malawi for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is November at an area-wide average of 24.6°C / 76.3°F, and the driest is August with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Chitipa?
Chitipa, Malawi has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 19°C / 66.2°F in July to 24.6°C / 76.3°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 1251 mm / 49.3 in, with the wettest month being March (278 mm / 10.9 in) and the driest August (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Chitipa?
The hottest month in Chitipa is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.6°C / 76.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Chitipa?
The coldest month in Chitipa is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 19°C / 66.2°F.
When does it rain most in Chitipa?
The wettest month in Chitipa is March, averaging about 278 mm / 10.9 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.