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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 245 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 220 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 180 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 67 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 18 mm |
| June | 16° / 62° | 16 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 17 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 12 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 11 mm |
| October | 22° / 72° | 34 mm |
| November | 23° / 73° | 104 mm |
| December | 22° / 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.