Weather in January in August

General weather information about January

Average annual temperature is 21.4 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 37.6 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 8.9 °C

Number of sunny days: 193 days

Number of rainy days: 172 days

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* Weather data for January Malawi is based on climate observations for 2026 year

January air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)28.429.227.627.327.627.827.231.633.737.634.734.3
Average daytime temperature (°C)25.426.125.525.025.525.724.426.930.933.031.631.1
Average temperature (°C)20.821.220.719.818.918.817.820.023.925.824.724.8
Average night temperature (°C)17.617.817.015.513.012.011.613.617.219.519.119.6
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)16.416.414.712.311.510.08.99.613.615.415.515.7

January monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)12.012.012.011.011.011.011.011.012.012.012.012.0
Daylight mean duration (h)12.812.512.211.811.511.311.411.712.012.412.712.9
Daylight minimum duration (h)12.012.011.011.011.011.011.011.011.012.012.012.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)6.88.38.99.510.610.510.010.010.910.710.710.7
Precipitation (mm)32921515611300000296264
Sunny days020931293128291897
Rainy days3126312101031132124
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit January:

The largest precipitation sum in January is at

  • January — 329(mm)
  • February — 215(mm)
  • March — 156(mm)
  • April — 113(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit January?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit January.
    What is the weather like in January?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for January by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does January have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for January throughout the year.