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The weather in January in Salima

It's warm in January in Salima with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Salima. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Salima, Malawi. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 42°C in 2022, Salima reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 407 mm of precipitation, spread over 30 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Salima

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Salima. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Salima New York
Average temperature 27°C 5°C
Max. temperature 29°C 11°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 407 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 30 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Salima with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Salima is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Salima, Malawi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Salima

Temperature in January in Salima over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Salima, 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Salima

Total precipitation in January in Salima over the years

Daily UV index in January in Salima

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Salima, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.