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%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARMalawi - January vs the year25°20°25°20°25°20°24°18°23°16°22°14°22°15°24°16°26°18°28°20°29°22°27°21°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)26261511323112722JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTNov (29°)COLDESTJun (22°)DRIESTAug (1%)WETTESTJan (26%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
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

MonthDayNightChance 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

PlaceDayNightChance of rain
Blantyre 28℃21℃36%
Karonga 27℃23℃6%
Lilongwe 26℃18℃41%
Nkhotakota 26℃23℃31%
Dedza 19℃15℃16%
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Malawi weather - other months

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