Southern Region weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Southern Region, Malawi. Like most weather services, we show Southern Region at one spot: Blantyre, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- 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–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Blantyre weather
Is it raining in Blantyre right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Blantyre this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–32° and lows of 15–22°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Blantyre lately?
In the past 7 days, Blantyre had 1 rainy day and 1.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Blantyre?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Southern Region weather by month
When is the best time to visit Southern Region?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Southern Region is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in July to 36°C (96°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Southern Region?
January is the wettest month, with about 309 mm (12.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Southern Region?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (96°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Southern Region 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).
Southern Region weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Blantyre), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Southern Region
Weather can differ a lot within Southern Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blantyre | Apr–Sep | Dec–Mar | 26–36°C | 1,176 mm |
| Zomba | Apr–Oct | Dec–Mar | 24–33°C | 1,246 mm |
| Mangochi | Apr–Oct | Dec–Mar | 26–35°C | 1,085 mm |
| Liwonde | Apr–Oct | Dec–Mar | 24–34°C | 1,158 mm |
| Balaka | Apr–Oct | Dec–Mar | 24–34°C | 1,158 mm |
| Nsanje | Apr–Aug | Dec–Feb | 29–38°C | 900 mm |
| Mwanza | Apr–Oct | Dec–Feb | 23–33°C | 1,071 mm |
| Monkey Bay | Apr–Oct | Dec–Feb | 25–33°C | 1,027 mm |
| Mulanje | Apr–Oct | Dec–Mar | 23–32°C | 1,357 mm |