Southern Region weather in July
July is one of the best months to visit Southern Region: highs of 26°C (78°F) and about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (55°F) and cloud cover 43% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with June, it is about as warm and wetter; August brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Blantyre, the largest city in Southern Region. See below for other places.
Is July a good time to visit Southern Region?
best month Weather score 86/100.
Yes. July is one of the best months for weather in Southern Region.
Does it rain a lot in Southern Region in July?
No, it is usually dry: about 33 mm (1.3 in) falls in an average July. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Southern Region in July?
Days average 26°C (78°F) and nights 13°C (55°F).
Southern Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (83°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 309 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 223 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 171 mm | 68% | fair |
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm | 49% | best |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm | 38% | best |
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 19 mm | 41% | best |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 33 mm | 43% | best |
| August | 29°C (85°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 8 mm | 32% | best |
| September | 33°C (92°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm | 26% | best |
| October | 36°C (96°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 16 mm | 36% | fair |
| November | 35°C (95°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 84 mm | 54% | fair |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 230 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Southern Region in July
Weather can differ a lot within Southern Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blantyre | 26°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 33 mm | best |
| Zomba | 24°C (76°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Mangochi | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Liwonde | 25°C (76°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Balaka | 25°C (76°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Nsanje | 29°C (84°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Mwanza | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Monkey Bay | 25°C (76°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Mulanje | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm | best |