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.

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:

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.

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.