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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Blantyre Climate

Blantyre is a city in Malawi (S) with a population of about 902,588. Its average annual temperature is 20°C (68°F), with roughly 1144 mm of rain per year.

20°C

Avg Temp

1144

Precip (mm/yr)

Nov

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Blantyre Climate

Blantyre has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F) and receives about 1144 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

20°C

Avg Temp

1144

Precip (mm/yr)

Nov

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Blantyre — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January22° / 71°245 mm
February22° / 71°220 mm
March21° / 70°180 mm
April20° / 68°67 mm
May18° / 65°18 mm
June16° / 62°16 mm
July16° / 61°17 mm
August18° / 64°12 mm
September20° / 69°11 mm
October22° / 72°34 mm
November23° / 73°104 mm
December22° / 71°220 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Blantyre

The most comfortable months to visit Blantyre are typically September, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 11°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Blantyre are typically September, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Blantyre, Malawi has an average annual temperature of 20°C and about 1144 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.

In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Blantyre average about 28°C (83°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.