Climate Insights for Lichinga

The climate in Lichinga is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1093mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 281mm of rainfall. Lichinga 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 12°C.

Lichinga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°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 12°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 September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Lichinga is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1093mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 281mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 3mm. That's 278mm 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.

Lichinga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Lichinga, which began on June 21, 2026. Lichinga 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 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Lichinga 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 22mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lichinga 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.