The weather in December in Malawi
It's warm in December in Malawi with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 20°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Malawi. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for 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 2021, Malawi reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 180 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for Malawi
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Malawi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Malawi | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 19°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 180 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 21 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Malawi with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Malawi is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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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The climate in Malawi is based on weather data from Lilongwe. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Malawi to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Malawi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Malawi
Temperature in December in Malawi over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in 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 December in Malawi
Total precipitation in December in Malawi over the years
Daily UV index in December in Malawi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Malawi, 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 Malawi by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Malawi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.