Mzuzu weather in January (Malawi)

What is the weather forecast for Mzuzu in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Mzuzu typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Mzuzu in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 312 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 148 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mzuzu. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mzuzu climate page with graphs.

 

Mzuzu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 312 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 148 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malawi in January

Find out more about the weather in Malawi and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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