The climate of Likoma
The current climate in Likoma features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°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 17°C and in the warmer months around 25°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 Likoma, Malawi.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Likoma in recent years was 38°C in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in July 2021.
Rainfall amount
On average, Likoma receives 2066 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Likoma?
The best time to visit Likoma for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Likoma. 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 Likoma
The climate table of Likoma 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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 446 | 398 | 359 | 231 | 43 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 6,7 | 56 | 135 | 342 |
UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Likoma, Malawi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Likoma
Yearly Temperature in Likoma
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Likoma, 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 Likoma
Total Yearly Precipitation in Likoma
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Likoma, 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 Likoma
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Average weather in Likoma by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Likoma. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.