Northern Region weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Northern Region, Malawi. Like most weather services, we show Northern Region at one spot: Mzuzu, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was clear and 20°C (67°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 12%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Mzuzu weather
Is it raining in Mzuzu right now?
No. It’s clear and 20° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Mzuzu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–29° and lows of 18–20°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Mzuzu lately?
In the past 7 days, Mzuzu had 1 rainy day and 5.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mzuzu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Northern Region weather by month
When is the best time to visit Northern Region?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Northern Region is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (69°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Northern Region?
January is the wettest month, with about 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Northern Region?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (69°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F).
Does Northern Region have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Mzuzu), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Northern Region
Weather can differ a lot within Northern Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.