MalawiThe climate of Zomba
The current climate in Zomba features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 21°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 Zomba, Malawi.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Zomba in recent years was 39°C in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in June 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Zomba receives 1055 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Zomba?
The best time to visit Zomba 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 Zomba. 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 Zomba
The climate table of Zomba 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) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 349 | 198 | 191 | 39 | 9,8 | 7,8 | 8,0 | 4,1 | 4,7 | 12 | 68 | 163 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 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 Zomba, Malawi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Zomba
Yearly Temperature in Zomba
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Zomba, 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 Zomba
Total Yearly Precipitation in Zomba
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Zomba, 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 Zomba
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Average weather in Zomba by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zomba. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.