Dedza in August averages 24°C (75°F) during the day and 14°C (57°F) at night. This is the driest month of the year.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Dedza from 2006 through 2026.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in August mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in August - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Mangochi
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27°C (81°F) Blantyre27°C (81°F) Lilongwe26°C (79°F) Mulanje26°C (79°F) Chintheche25°C (77°F) Dedza24°C (75°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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