Chintheche weather in January (Malawi)

Can you expect sunny skies in Chintheche in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in Chintheche typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 28°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 23°C.

Precipitation

Chintheche in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 439 mm for the month. Prepare for intense rain this month, as it marks the peak rainfall period. Having a poncho will keep you dry through the downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 148 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chintheche. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chintheche, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 439 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mzuzu, Malawi (45 KM, 28 Miles).

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

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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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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