When is the best time to go to Salima
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Salima, 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 Salima
Salima weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Salima 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 315mm | 6.2hrs | 13.6hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Salima during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salima for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Salima and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Salima with around 315mm 12.4 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 252mm | 6.4hrs | 13.3hrs |
February in Salima is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salima for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Salima and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Salima with around 252mm 9.9 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 237mm | 7.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Salima is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salima for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Salima and is typically the 3rd 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Salima with around 237mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 90mm | 9.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
Salima's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little damp 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 Salima.
April is in the fall / autumn in Salima and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Salima with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 11mm | 9.9hrs | 12.2hrs |
May is a dry month in Salima and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Salima, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Salima and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Salima with around 11mm 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 2mm | 9.8hrs | 13.6hrs |
June in Salima is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Salima, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Salima and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Salima 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.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 1mm | 9.4hrs | 13.3hrs |
July in Salima is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Salima, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Salima and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Salima 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 0mm | 10.1hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Salima is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Salima, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Salima and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Salima 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 0mm | 10.5hrs | 12.5hrs |
Salima's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Salima, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Salima and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Salima 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 6mm | 10.5hrs | 12.2hrs |
October is a very dry month in Salima and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Salima, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Salima and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Salima 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 45mm | 9.4hrs | 13.6hrs |
November in Salima is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Salima.
November is in the spring in Salima and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Salima 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 239mm | 7hrs | 13.3hrs |
December in Salima is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Salima for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Salima and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Salima with around 239mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very 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 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Salima weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 10.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 315mm 12.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 28.9°C 84°F |
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