MalawiWhat’s the climate like in Dowa?
The current climate in Dowa features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Dowa in recent years was 42°C in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in July 2014.
On average, Dowa receives 1123 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Dowa?
The best time to visit Dowa 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 Dowa. 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.
Climate Table of Dowa
The climate table of Dowa 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) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 332 | 244 | 177 | 54 | 5,7 | 2,6 | 2,2 | 1,5 | 1,3 | 12 | 59 | 231 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in November
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in July
- Precipitation: 1123 mm per year, averaging 94 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,3 mm in September, 1,5 mm in August and 2,2 mm in July
- Wettest months: 332 mm in January, 244 mm in February and 231 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Dowa
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Dowa, Malawi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Dowa
This graph shows how much rainfall Dowa, Malawi, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Dowa
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Dowa, Malawi. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Dowa
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Dowa, Malawi. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Dowa
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Dowa, Malawi, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Dowa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dowa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
