Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Malawi in December
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 228mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
228mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 228mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced 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
December28°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsOctober to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December228mm average rain
December is one of Malawi's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.1 hours average sun
December is below Malawi's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsAugust to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December0°C average sea
December 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
December53 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.