Blantyre Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Blantyre. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.
Blantyre experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1240 mm of precipitation annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
The climate in Blantyre shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 331 mm of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 17 rainy days.
In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 10 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 200 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Blantyre Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Malawi
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Malawi. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.





Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Blantyre’s average annual precipitation is 1240 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
How is Precipitation Measured?
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Interesting weather facts
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
- Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.
For more detailed information about Blantyre’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Blantyre Climate page.