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Mzuzu Climate

Northern Region, Malawi · population 175,345 · 4 weather stations within 200 km · records 1893 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
24.6°C
Warmest month · November
27.5°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · July
8.5°C
Typical overnight low

Mzuzu has an average annual daytime high of 24.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is November, when highs typically reach 27.5°C, and its coldest is July, with overnight lows near 8.5°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January25.9°C16.3°C
February25.9°C16.3°C
March25.4°C15.9°C
April24.2°C14.8°C
May23.0°C12.2°C
June21.1°C9.3°C
July20.6°C8.5°CColdest
August22.4°C9.9°C
September25.2°C12.3°C
October27.4°C14.6°C
November27.5°C16.0°CWarmest
December26.2°C16.3°C

Temperature range across the year

7°12°18°24°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+1.4°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1917
-0.7°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Mzuzu getting hotter?

Since 1900, Mzuzu's average temperature has risen by 0.0°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1893, warming totals +1.3°C.

18.3°18.8°19.3°19.8°20.3°1951–1980 baseline19251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
January to September

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Mzuzu?

Mzuzu's average annual daytime high is 24.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is November, with highs averaging 27.5°C, and the coldest is July, with lows averaging 8.5°C.

What is the warmest month in Mzuzu?

November is the warmest month in Mzuzu, with typical daytime highs of 27.5°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Mzuzu?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Mzuzu, running +1.4°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Mzuzu getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Mzuzu has warmed by roughly 0.0°C.

When is the best time to visit Mzuzu?

January to September typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.