MalawiWhat’s the climate like in Salima?
The current climate in Salima features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Salima in recent years was 42°C in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in June 2014.
On average, Salima receives 1468 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Salima?
The best time to visit Salima 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 Salima. 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 Salima
The climate table of Salima 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 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 407 | 381 | 234 | 61 | 5,7 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 11 | 64 | 298 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 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: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in October and November
- Lowest temperature: 24°C in July
- Precipitation: 1468 mm per year, averaging 122 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,9 mm in September, 1,0 mm in August and 2,0 mm in June
- Wettest months: 407 mm in January, 381 mm in February and 298 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Salima
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Salima, 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 Salima
This graph shows how much rainfall Salima, 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 Salima
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Salima, Malawi. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Salima
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Salima, 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 Salima
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Salima, 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 Salima by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Salima. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
