Climate of Machinga, Malawi
Area-weighted average across Machinga. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Machinga, a subdivision of Malawi, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 18.6°C / 65.5°F in July to 26°C / 78.8°F in November, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in to 242 mm / 9.5 in depending on the season (1016 mm / 40 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2°C75.6°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.2°C75.6°F | 206 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.8°C74.8°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.9°C73.2°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 20.8°C69.4°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19°C66.2°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 18.6°C65.5°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.2°C68.4°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 22.9°C73.2°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.5°C77.9°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 26°C78.8°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| December | 24.8°C76.6°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Machinga?
The best months to visit Machinga, Malawi for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is November at an area-wide average of 26°C / 78.8°F, and the driest is May with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Machinga?
Machinga, Malawi has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.6°C / 65.5°F in July to 26°C / 78.8°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 1016 mm / 40 in, with the wettest month being January (242 mm / 9.5 in) and the driest May (11 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Machinga?
The hottest month in Machinga is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 26°C / 78.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Machinga?
The coldest month in Machinga is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.6°C / 65.5°F.
When does it rain most in Machinga?
The wettest month in Machinga is January, averaging about 242 mm / 9.5 in of rainfall. The driest is May with about 11 mm / 0.4 in.