January verdict

Nyika National Park, Malawi in January

Weather score35Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 225mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

23°C

Rain

225mm

Sun

4h

Weather score

35

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Weather scoreWeather score

Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Wet

Rainfall averages 225mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Map

Weather map

Compare Nyika National Park, Malawi with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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January23°C average high

January is close to Nyika National Park's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsOctober to November

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January225mm average rain

January is one of Nyika National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsMay to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January4 hours average sun

January is one of Nyika National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJune to October

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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January35 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsSeptember to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.