Chintheche weather in January (Malawi)

What can you expect from the weather in Chintheche during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Chintheche generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 23°C.

Chintheche in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 439 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 148 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Chintheche in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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