Climate Insights for Blantyre

The climate in Blantyre is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,306 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 350 mm of rainfall. Blantyre is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Blantyre is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 51.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 13.8 in of rainfall. Blantyre is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Blantyre sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 31°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Blantyre sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 87°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Blantyre is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,306 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 350 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 5 mm. That's 345 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Blantyre is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 13.8 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.2 in. That's 13.6 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Blantyre is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Blantyre is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Blantyre is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 22 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Blantyre is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Blantyre based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Blantyre based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.