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Chisi Island

Island

Chisi Island in Lake Chilwa hosts fishing villages and reed-lined shores; visitors take boat trips to meet local fishermen, birdwatch and learn about community life on the shallow lake.

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Chisi Island essentials

Address: Chisi Island, Lake Malombe (near Mangochi), Southern Region, Malawi
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Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Chisi Island

Best visited in the dry season (May-October) for reliable boat service and calmer conditions.

Dry season
May-October · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Lower lake levels and easier boat travel; pleasant weather.
Rainy season
Nov-Apr · 22-32°C (72-90°F)
Lush vegetation but afternoon storms; some boat services reduce frequency.

Weather & Climate near Chisi Island

Climate

Chisi Island's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in November) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 14°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1022 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 78 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 20° - 28° 24° 242 mm overcast 81% 1.4 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.8h
February Good 20° - 28° 24° 215 mm overcast 82% 1.3 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.5h
March Very Good 19° - 28° 24° 148 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.6 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 18° - 27° 23° 29 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 11.6h
May Ideal 16° - 25° 21° 9 mm some cloud 75% 1.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.3h
June Excellent 14° - 23° 19° 18 mm some cloud 73% 1.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.1h
July Excellent 14° - 23° 18° 16 mm some cloud 70% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h
August Excellent 15° - 24° 20° 35 mm mostly sunny 62% 2.2 m/s 2.0 very high 11.5h
September Ideal 17° - 27° 22° 32 mm mostly sunny 54% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
October Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 29 mm mostly sunny 51% 2.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.3h
November Excellent 21° - 30° 25° 69 mm partly cloudy 57% 2.0 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.7h
December Good 20° - 29° 24° 180 mm overcast 73% 1.5 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Chisi Island

Reach Chisi Island by boat from Mangochi or nearby lakeside villages; trips take between 30 minutes and an hour depending on the launch and weather. Local operators arrange day trips and overnight stays.