Zomba weather in December (Malawi)

What weather conditions can you expect in Zomba this December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of December in Zomba typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 30°C. At night, it falls to around 21°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Zomba in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 199 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Zomba. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zomba, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 206 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blantyre, Malawi (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Malawi in December

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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