Best Time to Visit Mwanza, Mwanza, Malawi
Mwanza is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Mwanza 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 19°C / 66.2°F in June to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in November, with rainfall from 9 mm / 0.4 in (August) to 215 mm / 8.5 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mwanza, Mwanza, Malawi's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mwanza'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 | 21.3°C70.3°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19°C66.2°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19°C66.2°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.6°C69.1°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 23.7°C74.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 26.2°C79.2°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mwanza?
The best time to visit Mwanza for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 26.3°C / 79.3°F, and the driest is August with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mwanza's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mwanza?
The rainy season at Mwanza, Mwanza runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 54 mm / 2.1 in. The wettest single month is January (215 mm / 8.5 in).
What is the driest month in Mwanza?
The driest month in Mwanza is August, averaging about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.6°C / 69.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mwanza?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mwanza — 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 215 mm / 8.5 in in January, and the coldest month averages 19°C / 66.2°F.
Is Mwanza climate different from Malawi overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mwanza 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 Mwanza specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.