Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Nkhata Bay, Malawi Average Monthly Weather
Weather score69Good annual avg
Best months: October, September, August
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 7.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1704mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
1704mm
Annual total
Sun
7.6h
Weather score
69
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nkhata Bay, Malawi with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August26°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Nkhata Bay's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsOctober to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August8mm average rain
August is one of Nkhata Bay'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
August9.1 hours average sun
August is brighter than Nkhata Bay's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsAugust to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August83 weather score
August scores above Nkhata Bay's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.