Weather in Karonga - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Karonga, Malawi: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Karonga
today☀️ 28°💧 0.5 mm
Sun☀️ 28°💧 0.3 mm
Mon🌤️ 29°💧 0.3 mm
Tue☀️ 28°💧 0.1 mm
Wed☀️ 28°💧 0.2 mm
Thu☀️ 28°💧 0.1 mm
Fri☀️ 28°💧 0.2 mm
Sat☁️ 28°night 24°
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Karonga, the forecast high is 28°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 31°C, so it will be cooler than usual. It is cooler than 86% of similar days.

28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–30°C
cooler than 79% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 70% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–31°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 82% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally strong
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 86% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 81% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 82% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 28°C1982: 28°C1983: 28°C1984: 30°C1985: 28°C1986: 28°C1987: 29°C1988: 30°C1989: 28°C1990: 28°C1991: 30°C1992: 29°C1993: 27°C1994: 27°C1995: 29°C1996: 30°C1997: 29°C1998: 31°C1999: 29°C2000: 31°C2001: 31°C2002: 31°C2003: 31°C2004: 31°C2005: 30°C2006: 27°C2007: 30°C2008: 31°C2009: 30°C2010: 30°C2011: 28°C2012: 30°C2013: 30°C2014: 28°C2015: 30°C2016: 30°C2017: 28°C2018: 30°C2019: 28°C2020: 27°C2021: 28°C2022: 28°C2023: 30°C2024: 30°C2025: 29°C 2026 forecast: 28°C current forecast 28°C 198119902000201020202026
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 2020 (27°C) and the warmest was 2002 (31°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - lower than in 76% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Karonga

Karonga - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Karonga 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
28°
around 23° at night · days with rain: 1
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
28°
around 22° at night · rain chance 3%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
30°
around 24° at night · rain chance 0%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Karonga: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 28° by day and 23° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 28° in September, and about 30° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Karonga

Saturday5 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 17:42 · night 25° · evening 27° · rain 0.51 mm · humidity 54% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 2%
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:44 · sunset 17:42 · night 24° · evening 27° · rain 0.33 mm · humidity 52% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️29°scattered clouds
sunrise 05:43 · sunset 17:41 · night 24° · evening 27° · rain 0.29 mm · humidity 48% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 32%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:43 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 27° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 51% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 6%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:42 · sunset 17:41 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 0.24 mm · humidity 48% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 50%
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:42 · sunset 17:41 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 49% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 5%
Friday11 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:41 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.22 mm · humidity 48% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 6%
Saturday12 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
sunrise 05:40 · sunset 17:41 · night 24° · evening 26° · humidity 49% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 59%
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
sunrise 05:40 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 27° · rain 0.14 mm · humidity 48% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 3%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
sunrise 05:39 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 27° · rain 0.22 mm · humidity 44% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 95%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
sunrise 05:39 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 1.63 mm · humidity 46% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 6%
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:38 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.29 mm · humidity 47% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 90%
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:37 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 27° · humidity 45% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 4%
Friday18 September 2026
🌤️28°scattered clouds
sunrise 05:37 · sunset 17:41 · night 22° · evening 27° · humidity 44% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 34%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌤️28°scattered clouds
sunrise 05:36 · sunset 17:40 · night 23° · evening 27° · humidity 45% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 26%
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️29°broken clouds
sunrise 05:35 · sunset 17:40 · night 23° · evening 27° · humidity 46% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 61%

UV index in Karonga - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTKaronga03681111+8.7UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min9Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.099Thu10.099Fri11.099Sat12.099Sun13.099Mon14.099Tue15.099Wed16.099Thu17.099Fri18.099Sat19.099Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Karonga is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Karonga weather through the year

Karonga - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: May, June, July, August.

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FAQ - Karonga weather

What is the weather like in Karonga today?
Today it is about 28° during the day and 25° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Karonga?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.