Climate Insights for Mzimba

The climate in Mzimba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 911mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 273mm of rainfall. Mzimba 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, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Mzimba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 29°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Mzimba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 911mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 273mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 273mm 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.

Mzimba is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Mzimba, which began on March 20, 2026. Mzimba 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Mzimba 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 11mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mzimba 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.