Northern Region, Malawi Weather

Northern Region,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
21°C
69.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 851 hPa

Feel like: 23 °C

Temperature: 21°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 87%

Wind: WSW - 10 km/h

Visibility: 12.14 km

Weather forecast

Fri
12 Dec
18°C / 27°C
Slight Rain Showers
Sat
13 Dec
16°C / 28°C
Fog
Sun
14 Dec
15°C / 26°C
Drizzle
Mon
15 Dec
15°C / 21°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Tue
16 Dec
15°C / 20°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
16:00 PM
18° / 21°
18° / 21°
Overcast
87% 20 km/h
17:00 PM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Overcast
86% 13 km/h
18:00 PM
17° / 20°
17° / 20°
Overcast
85% 8 km/h
19:00 PM
17° / 20°
17° / 20°
Overcast
87% 5 km/h
20:00 PM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Overcast
89% 4 km/h
21:00 PM
18° / 19°
18° / 19°
Overcast
91% 4 km/h
22:00 PM
18° / 19°
18° / 19°
Overcast
93% 6 km/h
23:00 PM
18° / 19°
18° / 19°
Overcast
94% 9 km/h
00:00 AM
18° / 19°
18° / 19°
Overcast
95% 11 km/h
01:00 AM
18° / 19°
18° / 19°
Slight Thunderstorm
95% 10 km/h
02:00 AM
18° / 19°
18° / 19°
Slight Thunderstorm
95% 7 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 27.2°C
  • Average low 17.27°C
  • Hottest day 32°C (28 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 14°C (17 December 2025)
  • Average humidity 68.2%
  • Days with precipitation 16 days
  • Highest precipitation 78 mm (18 December 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 30°C
  • Min: 18°C
  • Total Precipitation: 1 mm

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

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

Rainfall in Northern Region in the coming days

Northern Region Climate Summary

Northern Region features a Tropical wet and dry or savanna (Köppen classification: Aw), with an average annual temperature of 21.96ºC (71.53ºF), which is about -1.06% lower than the national average for Malawi. Annually, the city experiences approximately 168.85 millimeters (6.65 inches) of rainfall, spread across 151.01 rainy days, accounting for 41.37% of the year.

Longitude -10.9625469
Latitude 34.1531947
Yearly high temperature 25.74ºC (78.33ºF)
Yearly low temperature 14.79ºC (58.62ºF)
Hottest month November 29.96ºC (85.93ºF)
Coldest month June 11.13ºC (52.03ºF)
Yearly precip 168.85mm (6.65in)
Days with rainfall 151.01 days (41.37%)
Driest month September (52.9%)
Wettest month January (86.07%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 24.49° / 16.31° 30.64 days
February 24.59° / 15.95° 26.91 days
March 24.56° / 15.86° 28.0 days
April 24.44° / 14.7° 17.0 days
May 23.79° / 13.14° 4.55 days
June 22.94° / 11.13° 1.64 days
July 23.04° / 11.04° 1.73 days
August 25.78° / 12.74° 0.45 days
September 28.17° / 14.92° 0.18 days
October 29.84° / 16.92° 3.64 days
November 29.96° / 17.72° 10.45 days
December 27.33° / 17.08° 25.82 days

Northern Region's weather

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Northern Region?

November has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 29.96ºC) and June are the coolest (daily mean of 11.13ºC).

2. What should I wear in Northern Region today?

For today's warm weather in Northern Region, with temperatures between 19ºC to 22ºC (66.2ºF to 71.6ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Light, breathable socks
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat or cap
- Shorts or lightweight trousers

Temperature

Early
17°C / 18°C
Morning
15°C / 29°C
Afternoon
19°C / 22°C
Evening
18°C / 19°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 447
  • CO 125
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 62
  • PM10 5
  • PM25 5
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,352

Sunrise / Sunset

03:14
16:00