Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Malawi Average Monthly Weather
Weather score69Good annual avg
Best months: September, October, August
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 27°C, sunshine averages 7.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1260mm. Sea temperatures average 0°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
1260mm
Annual total
Sun
7.6h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
69
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Malawi with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July24°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsOctober to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July12mm average rain
July is one of Malawi's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July8.1 hours average sun
July sits close to Malawi's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsAugust to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July0°C average sea
July is close to Malawi's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
July73 weather score
July sits close to Malawi's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.