Dedza weather
At 8:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (62°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Nov. Dedza sits 1604 m (5,263 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dedza, Central Region, Malawi.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Dedza weather
Is it raining in Dedza right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Dedza this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–27° and lows of 12–17°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Dedza lately?
In the past 7 days, Dedza had 1 rainy day and 5.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dedza?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Dedza weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dedza?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dedza is Apr–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (69°F) in July to 29°C (85°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Dedza?
January is the wettest month, with about 336 mm (13.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Dedza?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F).
Does Dedza have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months