Mzuzu weather
Best months for weather: May–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi.
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Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
Mzuzu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mzuzu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu?
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 Mzuzu?
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 Mzuzu 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months