January weather forecast
Mzimba, Malawi

January

Weather in January

The year in Mzimba, Malawi kicks off with January offering a climate characterized by relatively high temperatures and abundant rainfall. A peak in humidity can be noticed, acting as an enhancer to the perceived warmth. Heavier brooding clouds dominate the sky, reducing the visibility to a moderate range. January has the year's most rainfall, with a significant 316mm (12.44") coming down over an average of 30.3 days. The wind speed retains a gentle pace, providing a pleasant respite from the humidity.

Temperature

Mzimba, Malawi, marks the onset of January with an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.7°C (74.7°F), subtly divergent from December's 26.2°C (79.2°F). Mzimba records a consistent low-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F) during January nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 30.3 days and typically aggregates up to 316mm (12.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mzimba, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of January, in Mzimba, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during January leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in January?
The high-temperature during January is 23.7°C (74.7°F) and the low-temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 88%.
What is the wettest month?
The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 30.3 days and typically aggregates up to 316mm (12.44") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Mzimba, Malawi, in January, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 316mm (12.44") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Mzimba have in January?
The average day length in January is 12h and 44min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in January in Mzimba?
The average sunshine duration in January is 7.8h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (21.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (54%).

Average rainfall in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average rainfall in January: 316mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (316mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average rainfall days in January: 30.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.6 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are March and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average sunshine days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).

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