When is the best time to go to Balaka
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Balaka, Malawi. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Balaka
Balaka weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Balaka are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 220mm | 6.5hrs | 13.7hrs |
The climate in Balaka during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balaka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Balaka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Balaka with around 220mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 212mm | 6.5hrs | 13.3hrs |
February in Balaka is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balaka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Balaka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Balaka with around 212mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 140mm | 7.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Balaka is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balaka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Balaka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Balaka with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 39mm | 8.3hrs | 12.5hrs |
Balaka's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Balaka, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Balaka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Balaka with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 9mm | 9.1hrs | 12.2hrs |
May is a very dry month in Balaka and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balaka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Balaka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Balaka with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 4mm | 8.7hrs | 13.7hrs |
Balaka's weather in June is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balaka, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Balaka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Balaka with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 3mm | 8.4hrs | 13.3hrs |
July in Balaka is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balaka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Balaka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Balaka with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 1mm | 9.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Balaka is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balaka, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Balaka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Balaka with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 4mm | 9.9hrs | 12.5hrs |
Balaka's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balaka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Balaka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Balaka with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 20mm | 9.8hrs | 12.2hrs |
October is a dry month in Balaka and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Balaka.
October is in the spring in Balaka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Balaka with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 74mm | 8.5hrs | 13.7hrs |
The climate in Balaka during November can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balaka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Balaka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Balaka with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 196mm | 6.6hrs | 13.3hrs |
December in Balaka is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balaka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Balaka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Balaka with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Balaka weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 9.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 220mm 8.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
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