When to go · Chikwawa

Chikwawa in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (heavy rain, roads may be bad).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
Crowds: Low; Malawi overall
Prices: Low; Malawi overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Chikwawa

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (heavy rain, roads may be bad).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ChikwawaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 14 days

Malawi overall: Heavy rain, flooded dirt roads, some park tracks shut; the lake is warm but murky.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chikwawa, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (heavy rain, roads may be bad).

May: Inside Chikwawa's best window: May–Nov (dry season).

Chikwawa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.