When is the best time to go to Dedza

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dedza, 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.

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Dedza weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dedza 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

Dedza January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 265mm 5.3hrs 13.6hrs

Warm and very wet weather often prevails in Dedza during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dedza for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Dedza and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dedza with around 265mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in January »

February

Dedza February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 239mm 5.4hrs 13.3hrs

February in Dedza is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dedza for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Dedza and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dedza with around 239mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in February »

March

Dedza March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 175mm 6.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Dedza is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dedza for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Dedza and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dedza with around 175mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in March »

April

Dedza April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 67mm 7.6hrs 12.5hrs

Dedza's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dedza.

April is in the fall / autumn in Dedza and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dedza with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in April »

May

Dedza May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 10mm 8.6hrs 12.2hrs

May is a dry month in Dedza and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dedza, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Dedza and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dedza with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in May »

June

Dedza June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 4mm 8.7hrs 13.6hrs

June is a very dry month in Dedza and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dedza, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Dedza and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dedza with around 4mm 0.2 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.

Dedza weather in June »

July

Dedza July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 4mm 8.3hrs 13.3hrs

July in Dedza is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dedza, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Dedza and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dedza with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in July »

August

Dedza August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 2mm 9.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Dedza is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dedza, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Dedza and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dedza with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in August »

September

Dedza September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 4mm 10.1hrs 12.5hrs

Dedza's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dedza, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Dedza and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dedza with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in September »

October

Dedza October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 13mm 9.8hrs 12.2hrs

October is a dry month in Dedza and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dedza, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Dedza and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dedza with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in October »

November

Dedza November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 72mm 7.9hrs 13.6hrs

Dedza's weather in November is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dedza.

November is in the spring in Dedza and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dedza with around 72mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in November »

December

Dedza December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 225mm 5.7hrs 13.3hrs

December in Dedza is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dedza for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Dedza and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dedza with around 225mm 8.9 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dedza weather in December »

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Dedza weather stats

Dedza weather statistics
Hottest month: November 25.5°C 77.9°F
Driest month: August 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: September 10.1hrs
Coldest month: July 19.6°C 67.3°F
Wettest month: January 265mm 10.4ins
Warmest sea: March 28.7°C 83.7°F
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