Mzuzu Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Mzuzu, Malawi is 25°C (77°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Mzuzu compares to cities worldwide.
Mzuzu Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Mzuzu experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in November to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July. At night, temperatures range from 19°C (66°F) in November to 12°C (54°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mzuzu by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. November, the city's warmest month, averages 254 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
35-year average (1981-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Mzuzu Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Mzuzu spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Mzuzu vs Malawi
The map below shows the annual temperature across Malawi. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Mzuzu vs World: Temperature Compared
Mzuzu's average annual maximum temperature is 25°C (77°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year — one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Mzuzu?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Mzuzu, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and humidity around 83% — considered very high. In November, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 70% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Mzuzu's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Mzuzu climate page.
