Climate Insights for Matuwi
Mponda, Mangochi, Malawi
Climate Overview
The climate in Matuwi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,119 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 326 mm of rainfall. Matuwi 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 18°C.The climate in Matuwi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 44.1 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 12.8 in of rainfall. Matuwi 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 64°F.
Temperature
Matuwi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 31°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Matuwi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 89°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 70°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Matuwi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,119 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 326 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1 mm. That's 325 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.Matuwi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 12.8 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 12.8 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
Matuwi 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 July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Matuwi 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 July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Matuwi is during April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 13 mm per month. By contrast, November 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 Matuwi is during April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°F. 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 Matuwi 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 Matuwi 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.