Nkhata Bay weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was clear and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Nkhata Bay sits 550 m (1,805 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 Nkhata Bay, Northern Region, Malawi.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Nkhata Bay weather
Is it raining in Nkhata Bay right now?
No. It’s clear and 24° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Nkhata Bay this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Nkhata Bay lately?
In the past 7 days, Nkhata Bay had 1 rainy day and 5.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nkhata Bay?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Nkhata Bay weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nkhata Bay?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nkhata Bay is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in July to 32°C (90°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Nkhata Bay?
January is the wettest month, with about 285 mm (11.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Nkhata Bay?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F).
Does Nkhata Bay 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