MalawiThe climate of Rumphi
The current climate in Rumphi features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 19°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 Rumphi, Malawi.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Rumphi in recent years was 38°C in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in July 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Rumphi receives 1043 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Rumphi?
The best time to visit Rumphi 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 Rumphi. 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 Rumphi
The climate table of Rumphi 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) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 314 | 260 | 182 | 54 | 15 | 0,9 | 1,2 | 1,1 | 1,3 | 19 | 36 | 158 |
| 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 Rumphi, Malawi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Rumphi
Yearly Temperature in Rumphi
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Rumphi, 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 Rumphi
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rumphi
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Rumphi, 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 Rumphi
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Average weather in Rumphi by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rumphi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.