Climate Insights for Machinga

The climate in Machinga is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1207mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 347mm of rainfall. Machinga 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Machinga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 32°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Machinga is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1207mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 347mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2mm. That's 345mm 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.

Machinga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Machinga, which began on September 23, 2026. Machinga is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Machinga is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 11mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Machinga 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.