Climate of Nkhotakota, Malawi
Area-weighted average across Nkhotakota. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Nkhotakota, a subdivision of Malawi, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 19.5°C / 67.1°F in July to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in November, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 304 mm / 12 in depending on the season (1316 mm / 51.8 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°C75.2°F | 281 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.1°C75.4°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.3°C75.7°F | 304 mm12″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.5°C74.3°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 21.7°C71.1°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19.9°C67.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19.5°C67.1°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.6°C69.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 23°C73.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.4°C77.7°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 25.8°C78.4°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 219 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nkhotakota?
The best months to visit Nkhotakota, Malawi for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is November at an area-wide average of 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and the driest is August with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Nkhotakota?
Nkhotakota, Malawi has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.5°C / 67.1°F in July to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 1316 mm / 51.8 in, with the wettest month being March (304 mm / 12 in) and the driest August (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Nkhotakota?
The hottest month in Nkhotakota is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Nkhotakota?
The coldest month in Nkhotakota is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.5°C / 67.1°F.
When does it rain most in Nkhotakota?
The wettest month in Nkhotakota is March, averaging about 304 mm / 12 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.