Southern Region, Malawi Weather

Southern Region,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
25°C
77.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 953 hPa

Feel like: 26 °C

Temperature: 25°C

Cloud: 87%

Humidity: 64%

Wind: E - 17 km/h

Visibility: 33.9 km

Weather forecast

Sat
07 Nov
26°C / 38°C
Overcast
Sun
08 Nov
24°C / 36°C
Drizzle
Mon
09 Nov
22°C / 32°C
Drizzle
Tue
10 Nov
23°C / 32°C
Moderate Drizzle
Wed
11 Nov
23°C / 34°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
01:00 AM
18° / 25°
18° / 25°
Overcast
64% 35 km/h
02:00 AM
18° / 25°
18° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
68% 30 km/h
03:00 AM
19° / 24°
19° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
72% 23 km/h
04:00 AM
19° / 25°
19° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
67% 19 km/h
05:00 AM
18° / 27°
18° / 27°
Mainly Clear
54% 17 km/h
06:00 AM
16° / 30°
16° / 30°
Partly Cloudy
44% 21 km/h
07:00 AM
15° / 32°
15° / 32°
Overcast
36% 29 km/h
08:00 AM
14° / 33°
14° / 33°
Overcast
31% 35 km/h
09:00 AM
14° / 34°
14° / 34°
Overcast
29% 36 km/h
10:00 AM
14° / 35°
14° / 35°
Overcast
28% 34 km/h
11:00 AM
13° / 35°
13° / 35°
Overcast
27% 30 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 33.0°C
  • Average low 21.7°C
  • Hottest day 41°C (18 November 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (19 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 47.77%
  • Days with precipitation 17 days
  • Highest precipitation 46 mm (14 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 36°C
  • Min: 24°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 36ºC (96.8ºF), consider wearing:
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks

Temperature

Early
19°C / 24°C
Morning
14°C / 34°C
Afternoon
14°C / 34°C
Evening
14°C / 28°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 461
  • CO 125
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 9
  • O3 18
  • PM10 17
  • PM25 15
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,306

Sunrise / Sunset

03:01
15:45