Weather in Nkhotakota - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Nkhotakota, Malawi: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Nkhotakota

today☀️ 28°💧 0.5 mm

Sun☀️ 28°💧 0.1 mm

Mon☀️ 27°night 25°

Tue🌤️ 25°💧 0.7 mm

Wed☀️ 26°💧 0.3 mm

Thu☀️ 27°💧 0.3 mm

Fri☀️ 28°💧 0.4 mm

Sat☀️ 29°💧 0.1 mm

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

Tuesday 8 Sept in Nkhotakota, the forecast high is 25°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 31°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

28°Ccooler than usual

usually 28°C–31°C

cooler than 74% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

Sunday 6 Sept

28°Ccooler than usual

usually 28°C–31°C

cooler than 75% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light

Monday 7 Sept

27°Cexceptionally cool

usually 28°C–31°C

cooler than 92% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual

Tuesday 8 Sept

25°Cexceptionally cool

usually 28°C–31°C

cooler than 99% of similar days

night: near normal rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual

Wednesday 9 Sept

26°Cexceptionally cool

usually 28°C–31°C

cooler than 99% of similar days

night: near normal rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Thursday 10 Sept

27°Cexceptionally cool

usually 29°C–31°C

cooler than 94% of similar days

night: near normal rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light

Friday 11 Sept

28°Ccooler than usual

usually 29°C–31°C

cooler than 89% of similar days

night: near normal rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light

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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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 2006 (27°C) and the warmest was 1984 (31°C). The current forecast averages 27°C - lower than in 93% 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Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window.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 - Nkhotakota

Nkhotakota - 14-day weather forecast infographic

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

Next 16 days · forecast

28°

around 24° at night · days with rain: 2

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

25°

around 21° at night · rain chance 0%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

29°

around 24° at night · rain chance 0%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Nkhotakota: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 28° by day and 24° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 25° in September, and about 29° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Nkhotakota

Saturday5 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:45 · sunset 17:39 · night 24° · evening 27° · rain 0.46 mm · humidity 49% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 4%

Sunday6 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:44 · sunset 17:39 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 0.1 mm · humidity 47% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 27%

Monday7 September 2026

☀️27°clear sky

sunrise 05:43 · sunset 17:39 · night 25° · evening 27° · humidity 48% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 2%

Tuesday8 September 2026

🌤️25°a few clouds

sunrise 05:43 · sunset 17:39 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.74 mm · humidity 53% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 18%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☀️26°clear sky

sunrise 05:42 · sunset 17:39 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.26 mm · humidity 49% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 2%

Thursday10 September 2026

☀️27°clear sky

sunrise 05:41 · sunset 17:39 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.29 mm · humidity 49% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 5%

Friday11 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:41 · sunset 17:39 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.41 mm · humidity 47% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 3%

Saturday12 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 05:40 · sunset 17:39 · night 24° · evening 28° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 45% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 4%

Sunday13 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 05:39 · sunset 17:39 · night 25° · evening 26° · humidity 47% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 2%

Monday14 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:38 · sunset 17:39 · night 24° · evening 28° · rain 3.19 mm · humidity 43% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 7%

Tuesday15 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 05:38 · sunset 17:39 · night 24° · evening 28° · rain 1 mm · humidity 44% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 6%

Wednesday16 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 05:37 · sunset 17:39 · night 24° · evening 28° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 42% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 82%

Thursday17 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 05:36 · sunset 17:39 · night 23° · evening 28° · humidity 40% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 6%

Friday18 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 05:36 · sunset 17:39 · night 23° · evening 28° · humidity 43% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 5%

Saturday19 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 05:35 · sunset 17:39 · night 24° · evening 28° · humidity 41% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 7%

Sunday20 September 2026

🌤️28°a few clouds

sunrise 05:34 · sunset 17:39 · night 24° · evening 27° · humidity 42% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 12%

UV index in Nkhotakota - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Nkhotakota is 8 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Nkhotakota weather through the year

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FAQ - Nkhotakota weather

What is the weather like in Nkhotakota today?

Today it is about 28° during the day and 24° at night, clear sky.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Nkhotakota?

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.