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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Mzuzu Climate

Mzuzu is a city in Malawi (N) with a population of about 249,564. Its average annual temperature is 18.1°C (65°F), with roughly 1211 mm of rain per year.

18.1°C

Avg Temp

1211

Precip (mm/yr)

Nov

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Mzuzu Climate

Mzuzu has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F) and receives about 1211 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

18.1°C

Avg Temp

1211

Precip (mm/yr)

Nov

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Mzuzu — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January20° / 69°211 mm
February20° / 69°174 mm
March20° / 68°229 mm
April19° / 66°183 mm
May17° / 62°66 mm
June14° / 58°24 mm
July14° / 56°24 mm
August15° / 59°8 mm
September17° / 63°5 mm
October20° / 68°25 mm
November21° / 69°80 mm
December20° / 69°182 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 Mzuzu

The most comfortable months to visit Mzuzu are typically October, September and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 27°C high). The coldest is July (near 8°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Mzuzu, Malawi has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C and about 1211 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.

In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Mzuzu average about 27°C (80°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.