Northern Region, Malawi Weather

Northern Region,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
18°C
64.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Drizzle

Pressure: 846 hPa

Feel like: 19 °C

Temperature: 18°C

Cloud: 75%

Humidity: 91%

Wind: E - 3 km/h

Visibility: 23.3 km

Weather forecast

Fri
23 Jan
15°C / 20°C
Moderate Drizzle
Sat
24 Jan
15°C / 19°C
Drizzle
Sun
25 Jan
15°C / 22°C
Drizzle
Mon
26 Jan
14°C / 24°C
Drizzle
Tue
27 Jan
15°C / 24°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
17:00 PM
16° / 18°
16° / 18°
Drizzle
91% 7 km/h
18:00 PM
16° / 16°
16° / 16°
Drizzle
97% 5 km/h
19:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Drizzle
99% 4 km/h
20:00 PM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Drizzle
99% 3 km/h
21:00 PM
14° / 15°
14° / 15°
Drizzle
98% 3 km/h
22:00 PM
14° / 15°
14° / 15°
Drizzle
97% 3 km/h
23:00 PM
14° / 15°
14° / 15°
Drizzle
97% 3 km/h
00:00 AM
14° / 15°
14° / 15°
Drizzle
96% 3 km/h
01:00 AM
14° / 15°
14° / 15°
Overcast
96% 3 km/h
02:00 AM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Overcast
96% 4 km/h
03:00 AM
15° / 15°
15° / 15°
Overcast
96% 4 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 24.23°C
  • Average low 16.07°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (13 January 2026)
  • Coldest day 14°C (26 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 79.8%
  • Days with precipitation 29 days
  • Highest precipitation 79 mm (20 January 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 24°C
  • Min: 15°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 18ºC to 21ºC (64.4ºF to 69.8ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Comfortable sandals or sneakers
- Sun hat or cap
- Shorts or lightweight trousers
- Cotton or linen fabrics

Temperature

Early
16°C / 18°C
Morning
17°C / 24°C
Afternoon
17°C / 21°C
Evening
14°C / 15°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 0
  • CO 0
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 0
  • PM10 0
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

03:35
16:14