Malawi weather in December
Planning a getaway to Malawi this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Malawi in December?
December in Malawi generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Mzuzu at 27°C to very warm in Zomba at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Zomba and 18°C in Mzuzu.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lilongwe with an average of 161 mm to heavy rainfall in Chintheche with 400 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected in Lilongwe. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Malawi in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Malawi climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Malawi?
Average weather in Lilongwe
In December Lilongwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Blantyre
In December Blantyre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Chintheche
In December Chintheche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zomba
In December Zomba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mzuzu
In December Mzuzu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Malawi?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Malawi with overall pleasant weather in Lilongwe. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Lilongwe. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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