Malawi weather in January
Planning a journey to Malawi this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Malawi in January?
January in Malawi generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Mzuzu to 29°C in Zomba. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Zomba and 19°C in Mzuzu.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lilongwe with an average of 233 mm to heavy rainfall in Chintheche with 439 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Lilongwe receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 136 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 January, 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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Malawi?
Average weather in Lilongwe
In January Lilongwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Blantyre
In January Blantyre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°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 January 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 January Zomba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°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 January Mzuzu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Malawi?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Malawi with often unpleasant weather in Lilongwe.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Lilongwe. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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