Climate Insights for Ntchisi

Malawi

Hottest
November
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
January
368 mm rain14.5 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ntchisi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,290 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 368 mm of rainfall. Ntchisi 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.The climate in Ntchisi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 50.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 14.5 in of rainfall. Ntchisi 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 55°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°FebMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°MarMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°AprMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°MayMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°JulMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°AugMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°SepMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°OctMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°DecMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°F
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Ntchisi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 30°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Ntchisi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 85°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 368mmFebPrecipitation: 295mmMarPrecipitation: 212mmAprPrecipitation: 57mmMayPrecipitation: 10mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 14mmNovPrecipitation: 68mmDecPrecipitation: 253mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14.5inFebPrecipitation: 11.6inMarPrecipitation: 8.3inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 10in
Precipitation

Ntchisi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,290 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 368 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 365 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.Ntchisi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 14.5 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 14.4 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: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Ntchisi 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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 6km/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 9km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Ntchisi 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 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr21°71°F
May20°67°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec23°74°F

The best time to visit Ntchisi 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 21°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 Ntchisi 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 69°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 Ntchisi 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 Ntchisi 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
19 °C67 °F
26 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
368 mm14.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h3 mph
295 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
212 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C66 °F
30 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C69 °F
30 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
253 mm10 in
0 cm0 in