Dedza Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Dedza remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in November. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 22°C (72°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in November to 12°C (54°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Dedza has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1323 mm (52 in) of rainfall annually. Dedza can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 364 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 5.4 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Dedza Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Dedza can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of September under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dedza.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year