When is the best time to go to Karonga

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Karonga, 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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Karonga weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Karonga 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

Karonga January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 169mm 6hrs 13.4hrs

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Karonga during the month of January

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

January is in the summer in Karonga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Karonga with around 169mm 6.7 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in January »

February

Karonga February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 160mm 6.4hrs 13.1hrs

February in Karonga is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the summer in Karonga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Karonga with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in February »

March

Karonga March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 291mm 7.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Karonga is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Karonga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Karonga with around 291mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in March »

April

Karonga April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 193mm 7.8hrs 12.6hrs

Karonga's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet 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 Karonga.

April is in the fall / autumn in Karonga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Karonga with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in April »

May

Karonga May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 29mm 8.7hrs 12.4hrs

May is a dry, humid month in Karonga and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Karonga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Karonga with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in May »

June

Karonga June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 5mm 9.4hrs 13.4hrs

June is a very dry month in Karonga and the temperature is generally warm.

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

June is in the winter in Karonga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Karonga with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in June »

July

Karonga July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 2mm 9.8hrs 13.1hrs

July in Karonga is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the winter in Karonga and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Karonga 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in July »

August

Karonga August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 1mm 10.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Karonga is characteristically hot and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Karonga and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Karonga 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in August »

September

Karonga September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 0mm 10.7hrs 12.6hrs

Karonga's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Karonga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Karonga with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in September »

October

Karonga October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 2mm 10.8hrs 12.4hrs

October is a very dry month in Karonga and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the spring in Karonga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Karonga 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in October »

November

Karonga November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 59mm 9.6hrs 13.4hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Karonga and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Karonga.

November is in the spring in Karonga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Karonga with around 59mm 2.3 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in November »

December

Karonga December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 198mm 7.3hrs 13.1hrs

December in Karonga is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the summer in Karonga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Karonga with around 198mm 7.8 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Karonga weather in December »

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Karonga weather stats

Karonga weather statistics
Hottest month: November 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: September 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: September 10.7hrs
Coldest month: July 27.3°C 81.1°F
Wettest month: March 291mm 11.5ins
Warmest sea: March 29.3°C 84.7°F
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