Salima weather
At 8:45 PM local time it was clear and 27°C (80°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Salima sits 514 m (1,686 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 Salima, Central Region, Malawi.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 5%
- 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–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Salima weather
Is it raining in Salima right now?
No. It’s clear and 27° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Salima this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 33–36° and lows of 22–26°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Salima lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Salima?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Salima weather by month
When is the best time to visit Salima?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Salima is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in June to 32°C (90°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Salima?
January is the wettest month, with about 311 mm (12.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Salima?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F).
Does Salima 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