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Mzuzu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum 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 average lows reaching 12°C in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. For more details, please visit our Mzuzu Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Mzuzu

Monday
24 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
28°C
0.1 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Rain showers
Rain showers
29°C
2.9 mm
Wednesday
26 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
28°C
4.8 mm

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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:
  • When is the rainy season in Mzuzu?
    Rainy season in Mzuzu occurs in the months of January, February, March, April and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mzuzu?
    November has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mzuzu?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mzuzu?
    January tops the wettest month list with 312 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mzuzu?
    September is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mzuzu?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 303 hours of sunshine.

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