Climate Insights for Matumba

Dedza, Malawi

Hottest
October
29°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
11°C low52°F low
Wettest
January
333 mm rain13.1 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Matumba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,172 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 333 mm of rainfall. Matumba 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 11°C.The climate in Matumba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 46.1 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 13.1 in of rainfall. Matumba 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 52°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°FebMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°MarMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°AprMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°JunMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°JulMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°AugMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°SepMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°OctMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°NovMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°F
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Matumba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 29°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 16°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.Matumba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 83°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 61°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 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 333mmFebPrecipitation: 253mmMarPrecipitation: 213mmAprPrecipitation: 51mmMayPrecipitation: 10mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 16mmNovPrecipitation: 73mmDecPrecipitation: 210mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13.1inFebPrecipitation: 10inMarPrecipitation: 8.4inAprPrecipitation: 2inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inDecPrecipitation: 8.3in
Precipitation

Matumba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,172 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 333 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2 mm. That's 331 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.Matumba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 13.1 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.1 in. That's 13 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Matumba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Matumba is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr20°68°F
May18°65°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov23°74°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Matumba is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Matumba is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matumba 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 Matumba 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
333 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
25 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
253 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C53 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
29 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
29 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
210 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in