MalawiThe climate of Blantyre
The current climate in Blantyre features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Blantyre, Malawi.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Blantyre in recent years was 46°C in November 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in July 2020.
Rainfall amount
On average, Blantyre receives 1236 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Blantyre?
The best time to visit Blantyre for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Blantyre. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Blantyre
The climate table of Blantyre shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 358 | 258 | 201 | 51 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 5,7 | 5,9 | 17 | 97 | 200 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Blantyre, Malawi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Blantyre
Yearly Temperature in Blantyre
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Blantyre, Malawi. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Blantyre
Total Yearly Precipitation in Blantyre
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Blantyre, Malawi. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Blantyre
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Average weather in Blantyre by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Blantyre. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.