Rumphi Climate by Month
Rumphi, Northern Region, Malawi
Hot days and cool nights all year, with a rainy season from December to March.
The climate in Rumphi is one of hot days and cool nights all year, with a rainy season from December to March. Afternoon highs range from 74°F (23°C) in July to 87°F (31°C) in November, and July nights average 52°F (11°C). Of the 32 in (815 mm) of rain in a typical year, 82% falls from December to March. June to September are almost completely dry.
- Warmest month
- 87°F(31°C)
- Average high, November
- Coldest nights
- 52°F(11°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 32 in(815 mm)
- Wettest: January
- Humidity
- 70%
- Sunniest: October
Best and worst months in Rumphi
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes from June to August, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and almost no rain.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the wettest, with 8.1 in (205 mm) of rain.
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Rumphi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 80°F(27°C) | 65°F(18°C) | 8.1 in(205 mm) | 77% | 3.8 |
| FebFebruary | 80°F(26°C) | 65°F(18°C) | 6.9 in(174 mm) | 78% | 4.0 |
| MarMarch | 79°F(26°C) | 64°F(18°C) | 5.5 in(140 mm) | 79% | 4.4 |
| AprApril | 78°F(26°C) | 62°F(17°C) | 2.0 in(52 mm) | 79% | 4.8 |
| MayMay | 76°F(25°C) | 58°F(14°C) | 0.6 in(14 mm) | 75% | 4.8 |
| JunJuneBest | 74°F(23°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 0.2 in(4 mm) | 75% | 4.6 |
| JulJulyBest | 74°F(23°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 0.1 in(3 mm) | 67% | 4.7 |
| AugAugustBest | 77°F(25°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 0.0 in(1 mm) | 65% | 5.4 |
| SepSeptember | 82°F(28°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 0.1 in(2 mm) | 57% | 6.0 |
| OctOctober | 86°F(30°C) | 62°F(17°C) | 0.4 in(10 mm) | 56% | 6.3 |
| NovNovember | 87°F(31°C) | 65°F(18°C) | 2.3 in(58 mm) | 59% | 5.7 |
| DecDecember | 83°F(28°C) | 65°F(18°C) | 6.0 in(152 mm) | 74% | 4.3 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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