January weather forecast
Malawi

January falls squarely in Malawi's wet season, which is marked by significant rainfall and higher humidity levels. This month typically sees some of the heaviest rainfall of the year, with precipitation levels ranging from 200mm (7.87") to 400mm (15.75") across the country. Notably, the highland areas such as Nyika Plateau and Zomba Plateau receive the highest amounts of rainfall, contributing to their lush green landscapes and cooler temperatures, usually between 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F).

In contrast, the weather in the Lower Shire Valley, one of Malawi's hottest regions, can be quite extreme during January. Temperatures here can soar to 38°C (100.4°F), making it one of the warmest places in the country at this time of year.

When compared to December, the previous month, January sees a noticeable increase in rainfall. While temperatures remain relatively stable, the increase in humidity can make January feel hotter and more uncomfortable. Looking ahead to February, weather conditions remain relatively similar to January, with high levels of rainfall and consistent temperatures. However, towards the end of February, the country typically begins to experience a gradual decrease in rainfall as it transitions towards the end of the wet season.

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• Lilongwe - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Lilongwe is January, when the rain falls for 28.8 days and typically aggregates up to 211mm (8.31") of precipitation. In January, Lilongwe experiences a subtropical climate, full of warmth, humidity, and rain.
• Blantyre - January »
  The average high-temperature in Blantyre during January registers at a warm 27.8°C (82°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. January in Blantyre is characterized by high humidity, with relative humidity averaging 83%.
• Zomba - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Zomba is January, when the rain falls for 27.4 days and typically aggregates up to 283mm (11.14") of precipitation. In Zomba during January, the rain falls for 27.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 283mm (11.14") of precipitation.
• Kasungu - January »
  In Kasungu, during January, the rain falls for 28.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 203mm (7.99") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Kasungu, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:15.
• Mangochi - January »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Mangochi, Malawi. The month with the least sunshine in Mangochi is January, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.
• Karonga - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Karonga is January, when the rain falls for 28.5 days and typically aggregates up to 187mm (7.36") of precipitation. In Karonga, in January, during 28.5 rainfall days, 187mm (7.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Nkhotakota - January »
  January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Nkhotakota, Malawi. With the advent of January, Nkhotakota's high-temperatures adjust to a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), closely aligning with the preceding month.
• Liwonde - January »
  In Liwonde, during January, the rain falls for 27.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 172mm (6.77") of precipitation. January's arrival in Liwonde brings an average high-temperature of a warm 28.4°C (83.1°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month.
• Mchinji - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Mchinji is January, when the rain falls for 29.6 days and typically aggregates up to 217mm (8.54") of precipitation. January, April through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Mchinji, Malawi.
• Dedza - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Dedza is January, when the rain falls for 28.6 days and typically aggregates up to 322mm (12.68") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Dedza is January, when the rain falls for 28.6 days and typically aggregates up to 322mm (12.68") of precipitation.