When is the best time to go to Mzuzu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mzuzu, 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 Mzuzu
Mzuzu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mzuzu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 215mm | 5hrs | 13.5hrs |
January is a very wet, humid month in Mzuzu and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mzuzu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Mzuzu and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 215mm 8.4 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 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 186mm | 5.2hrs | 13.2hrs |
February in Mzuzu is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mzuzu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Mzuzu and is typically the 2nd coldest 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 242mm | 5.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Mzuzu is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mzuzu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Mzuzu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 242mm 9.5 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 202mm | 6.3hrs | 12.6hrs |
Mzuzu's weather in April is typically warm and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mzuzu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Mzuzu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 202mm 8 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 65mm | 7.6hrs | 12.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Mzuzu and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mzuzu.
May is in the fall / autumn in Mzuzu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 28mm | 7.9hrs | 13.5hrs |
The climate in Mzuzu during June can be summarized as mild and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mzuzu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Mzuzu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 24mm | 8.4hrs | 13.2hrs |
July in Mzuzu is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mzuzu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Mzuzu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 10mm | 9.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Mzuzu is characteristically mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mzuzu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Mzuzu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 10mm 0.4 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 5mm | 10.2hrs | 12.6hrs |
Mzuzu's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mzuzu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Mzuzu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mzuzu 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 29mm | 10.2hrs | 12.3hrs |
October is a dry month in Mzuzu and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mzuzu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Mzuzu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 90mm | 8.8hrs | 13.5hrs |
November in Mzuzu is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
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 Mzuzu.
November is in the spring in Mzuzu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 204mm | 6.1hrs | 13.2hrs |
December in Mzuzu is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mzuzu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Mzuzu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mzuzu with around 204mm 8 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Mzuzu weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 5mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 20.8°C 69.4°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 242mm 9.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
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