Climate of Karonga, Chitipa, Malawi
Point-value climate at Karonga (Chitipa, Malawi). Population approximately 34,207.
Located in Chitipa, Malawi, Karonga has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 34,207. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.9°C / 71.4°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in November, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (August) to 283 mm / 11.1 in (March) — about 1104 mm / 43.5 in across the year. Karonga is the capital of Chitipa. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Karonga's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1°C77.2°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.2°C77.4°F | 167 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 25°C77°F | 283 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.8°C76.6°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.8°C74.8°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 22.4°C72.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 21.9°C71.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 22.5°C72.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.3°C75.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 26.3°C79.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| December | 25.8°C78.4°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Karonga?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September, October. Karonga's warmest month is November at an average of 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and its driest month is August with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Karonga?
Karonga, in Chitipa, Malawi, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.9°C / 71.4°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in November. Annual rainfall is approximately 1104 mm / 43.5 in, with the wettest month being March (283 mm / 11.1 in) and the driest August (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Karonga in November?
The average temperature in Karonga in November is 26.8°C / 80.2°F, with rainfall of about 66 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Karonga?
The driest month in Karonga is August, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22.5°C / 72.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Karonga?
The wettest month in Karonga is March, with approximately 283 mm / 11.1 in of average monthly rainfall.