MalawiThe weather in January in Blantyre
It's warm in January in Blantyre with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Blantyre, Malawi. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2017, Blantyre reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 357 mm of precipitation, spread over 30 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for Blantyre
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Blantyre. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Blantyre | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 19°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 357 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 30 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Blantyre with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Blantyre is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Blantyre, Malawi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Blantyre
Temperature in January in Blantyre over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.
Daily Precipitation in January in Blantyre
Total precipitation in January in Blantyre over the years
Daily UV index in January in Blantyre
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Blantyre, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.