Southern Region, Malawi Weather

Southern Region,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
27°C
80.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 953 hPa

Feel like: 26 °C

Temperature: 27°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 36%

Wind: ESE - 7 km/h

Visibility: 35.58 km

Weather forecast

Fri
23 Oct
22°C / 35°C
Mainly Clear
Sat
24 Oct
22°C / 34°C
Mainly Clear
Sun
25 Oct
19°C / 35°C
Clear Sky
Mon
26 Oct
22°C / 36°C
Clear Sky
Tue
27 Oct
23°C / 36°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
22:00 PM
10° / 27°
10° / 27°
Clear Sky
36% 13 km/h
23:00 PM
9° / 27°
9° / 27°
Clear Sky
30% 16 km/h
00:00 AM
8° / 28°
8° / 28°
Clear Sky
29% 20 km/h
01:00 AM
10° / 25°
10° / 25°
Clear Sky
37% 20 km/h
02:00 AM
10° / 25°
10° / 25°
Clear Sky
39% 12 km/h
03:00 AM
11° / 26°
11° / 26°
Clear Sky
40% 13 km/h
04:00 AM
12° / 27°
12° / 27°
Clear Sky
39% 15 km/h
05:00 AM
13° / 31°
13° / 31°
Clear Sky
33% 20 km/h
06:00 AM
13° / 32°
13° / 32°
Clear Sky
31% 29 km/h
07:00 AM
13° / 34°
13° / 34°
Clear Sky
29% 36 km/h
08:00 AM
13° / 35°
13° / 35°
Clear Sky
27% 37 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 32.33°C
  • Average low 20.53°C
  • Hottest day 39°C (21 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (05 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 46.8%
  • Days with precipitation 17 days
  • Highest precipitation 22 mm (09 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 39°C
  • Min: 23°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Southern Region over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Southern Region in the coming days

Rainfall in Southern Region in the coming days

Southern Region Climate Summary

Southern Region features a Tropical wet and dry or savanna (Köppen classification: Aw), with an average annual temperature of 24.72ºC (76.5ºF), which is about 1.7% higher than the national average for Malawi. Annually, the city experiences approximately 98.99 millimeters (3.9 inches) of rainfall, spread across 121.01 rainy days, accounting for 33.15% of the year.

Longitude -15.4201189
Latitude 35.0388164
Yearly high temperature 27.61ºC (81.7ºF)
Yearly low temperature 19.99ºC (67.98ºF)
Hottest month October 31.79ºC (89.22ºF)
Coldest month June 16.43ºC (61.57ºF)
Yearly precip 98.99mm (3.9in)
Days with rainfall 121.01 days (33.15%)
Driest month September (44.16%)
Wettest month January (81.01%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 27.75° / 20.87° 22.64 days
February 27.56° / 20.92° 20.73 days
March 27.21° / 20.64° 16.36 days
April 25.97° / 18.99° 8.45 days
May 25.04° / 17.8° 3.73 days
June 23.4° / 16.43° 3.55 days
July 23.35° / 16.15° 3.55 days
August 26.9° / 18.46° 2.45 days
September 30.22° / 21.14° 1.55 days
October 31.79° / 22.91° 5.27 days
November 31.92° / 23.35° 11.82 days
December 30.16° / 22.19° 20.91 days

Southern Region's weather

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Southern Region?

October has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 31.79ºC) and June are the coolest (daily mean of 16.43ºC).

2. What should I wear in Southern Region today?

For today's very hot weather in Southern Region, with the high temperatures above 38ºC (100.4ºF), consider wearing:
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts

Temperature

Early
15°C / 23°C
Morning
15°C / 36°C
Afternoon
9°C / 35°C
Evening
11°C / 27°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 471
  • CO 254
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 10
  • O3 33
  • PM10 39
  • PM25 38
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,315

Sunrise / Sunset

03:07
15:40