Best Time to Visit Blantyre, Blantyre, Malawi
Blantyre is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Blantyre for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16.7°C / 62.1°F in July to 23.4°C / 74.1°F in November, with rainfall from 9 mm / 0.4 in (August) to 229 mm / 9 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Blantyre, Blantyre, Malawi's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Blantyre's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 19.1°C66.4°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.1°C62.8°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.7°C62.1°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.3°C64.9°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.2°C70.2°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.9°C73.2°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Blantyre?
The best time to visit Blantyre for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 23.4°C / 74.1°F, and the driest is August with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Blantyre's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Blantyre?
The rainy season at Blantyre, Blantyre runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 62 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is January (229 mm / 9 in).
What is the driest month in Blantyre?
The driest month in Blantyre is August, averaging about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 18.3°C / 64.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Blantyre?
The least comfortable months for travel to Blantyre — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 229 mm / 9 in in January, and the coldest month averages 16.7°C / 62.1°F.
Is Blantyre climate different from Malawi overall?
Yes, usually. Our Blantyre figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Malawi figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Blantyre specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.