MalawiWhat’s the climate like in Nkhata Bay?
The current climate in Nkhata Bay 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.
The highest temperature recorded in Nkhata Bay in recent years was 38°C in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in July 2021.
On average, Nkhata Bay receives 2066 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Nkhata Bay?
The best time to visit Nkhata Bay 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 Nkhata Bay. 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 Nkhata Bay
The climate table of Nkhata Bay 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 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 |
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| 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in November
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in July
- Precipitation: 2066 mm per year, averaging 172 mm per month
- Driest months: 6,7 mm in September, 13 mm in August and 14 mm in July
- Wettest months: 446 mm in January, 398 mm in February and 359 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Nkhata Bay
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nkhata Bay, 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 Nkhata Bay
This graph shows how much rainfall Nkhata Bay, 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 Nkhata Bay
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nkhata Bay, Malawi. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nkhata Bay
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nkhata Bay, 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 Nkhata Bay
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nkhata Bay, 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 Nkhata Bay by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nkhata Bay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
