Climate of Dowa, Malawi
Area-weighted average across Dowa. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Dowa, a subdivision of Malawi, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 16°C / 60.8°F in July to 22.9°C / 73.2°F in November, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 236 mm / 9.3 in depending on the season (882 mm / 34.7 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4°C70.5°F | 236 mm9.3″ | — |
| February | 21°C69.8°F | 201 mm7.9″ | — |
| March | 20.9°C69.6°F | 149 mm5.9″ | — |
| April | 20.3°C68.5°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.4°C65.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16.4°C61.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16°C60.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.7°C63.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 20.7°C69.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.6°C72.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 22.9°C73.2°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| December | 22.2°C72°F | 178 mm7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dowa?
The best months to visit Dowa, Malawi for sunny, dry weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is November at an area-wide average of 22.9°C / 73.2°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Dowa?
Dowa, Malawi has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 16°C / 60.8°F in July to 22.9°C / 73.2°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 882 mm / 34.7 in, with the wettest month being January (236 mm / 9.3 in) and the driest July (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Dowa?
The hottest month in Dowa is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.9°C / 73.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Dowa?
The coldest month in Dowa is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 16°C / 60.8°F.
When does it rain most in Dowa?
The wettest month in Dowa is January, averaging about 236 mm / 9.3 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in.