When is the best time to go to Rumphi

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rumphi 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

Rumphi January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 196mm 4.9hrs 13.4hrs

January in Rumphi is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

January is in the summer in Rumphi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Rumphi with around 196mm 7.7 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Rumphi weather in January »

February

Rumphi February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 171mm 5.1hrs 13.2hrs

February in Rumphi is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Rumphi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rumphi with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Rumphi weather in February »

March

Rumphi March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 195mm 6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Rumphi is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Rumphi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rumphi with around 195mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Rumphi weather in March »

April

Rumphi April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 135mm 7.1hrs 12.6hrs

Rumphi's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Rumphi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rumphi with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Rumphi weather in April »

May

Rumphi May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 45mm 7.9hrs 12.4hrs

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

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 Rumphi.

May is in the fall / autumn in Rumphi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rumphi with around 45mm 1.8 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Rumphi weather in May »

June

Rumphi June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 16mm 8.3hrs 13.4hrs

Mild and dry weather often prevails in Rumphi during the month of June

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

June is in the winter in Rumphi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rumphi with around 16mm 0.6 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Rumphi weather in June »

July

Rumphi July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 12mm 9.1hrs 13.2hrs

July in Rumphi is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Rumphi and is typically the 6th 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rumphi with around 12mm 0.5 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Rumphi weather in July »

August

Rumphi August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 5mm 9.4hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Rumphi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rumphi 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.

Rumphi weather in August »

September

Rumphi September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 3mm 10.3hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Rumphi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rumphi with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Rumphi weather in September »

October

Rumphi October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 19mm 10.1hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Rumphi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rumphi with around 19mm 0.7 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Rumphi weather in October »

November

Rumphi November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 66mm 8.5hrs 13.4hrs

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

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

November is in the spring in Rumphi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rumphi with around 66mm 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Rumphi weather in November »

December

Rumphi December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 184mm 6.1hrs 13.2hrs

December in Rumphi is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Rumphi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rumphi with around 184mm 7.2 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Rumphi weather in December »

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Rumphi weather stats

Rumphi weather statistics
Hottest month: November 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: September 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: September 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 22.5°C 72.5°F
Wettest month: January 196mm 7.7ins
Warmest sea: March 29.2°C 84.6°F
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