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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 69° | 211 mm |
| February | 20° / 69° | 174 mm |
| March | 20° / 68° | 229 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 183 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 66 mm |
| June | 14° / 58° | 24 mm |
| July | 14° / 56° | 24 mm |
| August | 15° / 59° | 8 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 5 mm |
| October | 20° / 68° | 25 mm |
| November | 21° / 69° | 80 mm |
| December | 20° / 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.