Balaka weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (72°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Balaka sits 635 m (2,083 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 Balaka, Southern Region, Malawi.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- 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 Balaka weather
Is it raining in Balaka right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 22° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Balaka this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–36° and lows of 18–23°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Wednesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Balaka lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 1.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Balaka?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Balaka weather by month
When is the best time to visit Balaka?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Balaka 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 (76°F) in June to 34°C (93°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Balaka?
January is the wettest month, with about 330 mm (13.0 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Balaka?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F).
Does Balaka 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