Malawi weather in January - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
Daytime
25°
Night
20°
☀️ Day length
12 h 50 min
Chance of rain
26%
Thunder days
29%
Humid days
92%
In January, Malawi averages about 25° during the day and 20° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 26%).
Malawi weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25℃ | 20℃ | 26% |
| February | 25℃ | 20℃ | 26% |
| March | 25℃ | 20℃ | 15% |
| April ★ | 24℃ | 18℃ | 11% |
| May ★ | 23℃ | 16℃ | 3% |
| June ★ | 22℃ | 14℃ | 2% |
| July ★ | 22℃ | 15℃ | 3% |
| August ★ | 24℃ | 16℃ | 1% |
| September ★ | 26℃ | 18℃ | 1% |
| October ★ | 28℃ | 20℃ | 2% |
| November ★ | 29℃ | 22℃ | 7% |
| December | 27℃ | 21℃ | 22% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Malawi in January? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blantyre | 28℃ | 21℃ | 36% |
| Karonga | 27℃ | 23℃ | 6% |
| Lilongwe | 26℃ | 18℃ | 41% |
| Nkhotakota | 26℃ | 23℃ | 31% |
| Dedza | 19℃ | 15℃ | 16% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Malawi.