Mzuzu Climate by Month
Mzuzu has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Mzuzu experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in November to a pleasant 21°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 12°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Mzuzu has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1625 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Mzuzu, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 312 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 16 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Mzuzu, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.1 hours in October. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 4.5 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Mzuzu.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Mzuzu ranges from 1°C in January to 2°C in April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Mzuzu in Malawi
During the months of March, April, May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Mzuzu occurs in the months of January, February, March, April and December.
November has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 312 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 303 hours of sunshine.
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