When is the best time to go to Dowa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dowa, 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 Dowa
Dowa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dowa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 249mm | 5.1hrs | 13.6hrs |
The climate in Dowa during January can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dowa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Dowa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Dowa with around 249mm 9.8 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 198mm | 5.3hrs | 13.3hrs |
February in Dowa is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dowa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Dowa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dowa with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 161mm | 6.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Dowa is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dowa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Dowa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dowa with around 161mm 6.3 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.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 46mm | 8hrs | 12.5hrs |
Dowa's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dowa.
April is in the fall / autumn in Dowa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dowa with around 46mm 1.8 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 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 7mm | 9hrs | 12.3hrs |
May is a very dry month in Dowa and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dowa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Dowa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dowa with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 2mm | 9hrs | 13.6hrs |
Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Dowa during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dowa, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Dowa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dowa 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 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 1mm | 8.8hrs | 13.3hrs |
July in Dowa is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dowa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Dowa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dowa 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 1mm | 9.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Dowa is characteristically mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dowa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Dowa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dowa 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 1mm | 10.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
Dowa's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dowa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Dowa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dowa 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 6mm | 9.8hrs | 12.3hrs |
October is a very dry month in Dowa and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dowa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Dowa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dowa with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 61mm | 8.1hrs | 13.6hrs |
The climate in Dowa during November can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
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 Dowa.
November is in the spring in Dowa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dowa with around 61mm 2.4 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 200mm | 5.5hrs | 13.3hrs |
December in Dowa is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dowa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Dowa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dowa with around 200mm 7.9 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Dowa weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 26.9°C 80.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 10.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 21.1°C 70°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 249mm 9.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
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