Balaka Weather in January

What's the weather like in Balaka (Southern Region) in January 2024?

The climate in Balaka during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

January is in the summer in Balaka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

Balaka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.4°C 83.1°F
Nightly temperature 20.2°C 68.4°F
Average temperature 24.3°C 75.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 220 mm 8.7 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 28°C 82.4°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average January is the wettest 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.

January temperatures in Balaka

Balaka average temperature in January

January rainfall

Balaka average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Balaka average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Balaka in January 2024.

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Balaka weather stats

Balaka weather statistics
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
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