Climate of Zomba, Zomba, Malawi
Point-value climate at Zomba (Zomba, Malawi). Population approximately 80,932.
Located in Zomba, Malawi, Zomba has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 80,932. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.8°C / 62.2°F in July to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in November, with rainfall varying from 18 mm / 0.7 in (May) to 255 mm / 10 in (January) — about 1135 mm / 44.7 in across the year. Zomba is the capital of Zomba. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Zomba'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 | 22.6°C72.7°F | 255 mm10″ | Tropical |
| February | 22.4°C72.3°F | 222 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| March | 22°C71.6°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 20.9°C69.6°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 19.1°C66.4°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.2°C63°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.8°C62.2°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.3°C64.9°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21°C69.8°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 23.5°C74.3°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 24.2°C75.6°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 23°C73.4°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Zomba?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September, October. Zomba's warmest month is November at an average of 24.2°C / 75.6°F, and its driest month is May with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Zomba?
Zomba, in Zomba, Malawi, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.8°C / 62.2°F in July to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in November. Annual rainfall is approximately 1135 mm / 44.7 in, with the wettest month being January (255 mm / 10 in) and the driest May (18 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Zomba in November?
The average temperature in Zomba in November is 24.2°C / 75.6°F, with rainfall of about 87 mm / 3.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Zomba?
The driest month in Zomba is May, with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19.1°C / 66.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Zomba?
The wettest month in Zomba is January, with approximately 255 mm / 10 in of average monthly rainfall.