Climate normals · 1970–2000
Zomba Climate
Zomba is a city in Malawi (S) with a population of about 118,440. Its average annual temperature is 19.4°C (67°F), with roughly 1232 mm of rain per year.
19.4°C
Avg Temp
1232
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Zomba Climate
Zomba has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F) and receives about 1232 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.4°C
Avg Temp
1232
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 271 mm |
| February | 21° / 69° | 234 mm |
| March | 20° / 69° | 189 mm |
| April | 19° / 67° | 68 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 20 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 20 mm |
| July | 15° / 60° | 20 mm |
| August | 17° / 62° | 27 mm |
| September | 20° / 67° | 26 mm |
| October | 22° / 71° | 32 mm |
| November | 22° / 72° | 101 mm |
| December | 21° / 70° | 224 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 Zomba
The most comfortable months to visit Zomba are typically October, September 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 10°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Zomba are typically October, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Zomba, Malawi has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C and about 1232 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.
In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Zomba average about 28°C (82°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.