Climate Insights for Rumphi

The climate in Rumphi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1116mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 270mm of rainfall. Rumphi 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 10°C.

Rumphi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 29°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Rumphi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1116mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 270mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 269mm 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.

Rumphi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/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 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Rumphi, which began on September 23, 2026. Rumphi 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 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (89 days from now).

The best time to visit Rumphi is during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rumphi 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.