Chisi Island Island
Island in Lake Chilwa, Malawi, important bird habitat
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.
Chisi Island at a Glance#
Address: Chisi Island, Lake Malombe (near Mangochi), Southern Region, Malawi
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.
Best Time to Visit Chisi Island#
Best visited in the dry season (May-October) for reliable boat service and calmer conditions.
Weather & Climate near Chisi Island#
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.
January
January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (242 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (215 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.
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June
June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
