When is the best time to go to Zomba
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Zomba, 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 Zomba
Zomba weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Zomba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 266mm | 6.1hrs | 13.7hrs |
January is a very wet, humid month in Zomba and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zomba for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Zomba and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Zomba with around 266mm 10.5 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 241mm | 6hrs | 13.3hrs |
February in Zomba is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zomba for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Zomba and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Zomba with around 241mm 9.5 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 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 194mm | 6.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Zomba is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zomba for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Zomba and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zomba with around 194mm 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 65mm | 7.2hrs | 12.5hrs |
Zomba's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
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 Zomba.
April is in the fall / autumn in Zomba and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Zomba with around 65mm 2.5 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 18mm | 8.1hrs | 12.2hrs |
May is a dry month in Zomba and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Zomba, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Zomba and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Zomba with around 18mm 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 9mm | 7.8hrs | 13.7hrs |
June is a very dry month in Zomba and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Zomba, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Zomba and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Zomba with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 6mm | 7.7hrs | 13.3hrs |
July in Zomba is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Zomba, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Zomba and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Zomba 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 4mm | 8.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Zomba is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zomba, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Zomba and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Zomba with around 4mm 0.1 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 7mm | 9.6hrs | 12.5hrs |
Zomba's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zomba, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Zomba and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zomba 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 25mm | 9.3hrs | 12.2hrs |
October is a dry month in Zomba and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zomba, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Zomba and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Zomba with around 25mm 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 108mm | 7.9hrs | 13.7hrs |
The climate in Zomba during November can be summarized as hot and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zomba for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Zomba and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Zomba with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 248mm | 5.9hrs | 13.3hrs |
December in Zomba is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zomba for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Zomba and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Zomba with around 248mm 9.7 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Zomba weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 9.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 22.1°C 71.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 266mm 10.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
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