Cape Maclear weather in January (Malawi)

Curious about the climate in Cape Maclear this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

January in Cape Maclear generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 24°C.

Precipitation

Cape Maclear in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 373 mm for the month. This month is known for its intense rain, often falling heavily. Having a poncho will help you stay dry during the showers. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cape Maclear. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cape Maclear, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 373 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Malawi in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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