Blantyre weather in March (Malawi)

What is the weather forecast for Blantyre in March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Blantyre usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Blantyre in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 219 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Blantyre.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Blantyre climate page with graphs.

 

Blantyre, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 219 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malawi in March

Find out more about the weather in Malawi and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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