The climate in Blantyre during January can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
January is in the summer in Blantyre and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.4°C 79.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
Average temperature | 22.3°C 72.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.3 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 258 mm 10.2 ins |
Rainy days | 18 days |
Sea temperature | 28°C 82.4°F |
Humidity | 81% |
Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average January is the wettest month of the year in Blantyre with around 258mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Blantyre in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | November | 28°C 82.4°F |
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Driest month: | September | 5mm 0.2ins |
Sunniest month: | September | 9.5hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
Wettest month: | January | 258mm 10.2ins |