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Chikwawa in October

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

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Medium
Malawi overall
Prices
Medium
Malawi overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Chikwawa

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

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Chikwawa in this guide.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • ChikwawaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malawi overall
Medium
Prices · Malawi overall
Medium

Malawi overall: Very hot and hazy; superb game, but plan midday rest.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 33 °C (91 °F)

    May: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 4

    May: 4

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

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

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

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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