Blantyre Climate by Month
The weather in Blantyre sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be very warm at the high end
to roughly warm at the low end.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The weather in Blantyre changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in November to a comfortable 24°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 13°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Blantyre experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1240 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Blantyre, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 331 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 10 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
Blantyre enjoys sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Blantyre.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Blantyre in Malawi
During the months of June and July 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 Blantyre occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, August and September are very dry.
November has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 331 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.
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