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Weather & Climate in Blantyre, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blantyre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,415 ft (1,041 m) |
| Area | 88.0 sq mi (228.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7850°N, 35.0085°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 8, 2018 | 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.5 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 2 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2018 | 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 47 km | 23 km |
| May 4, 2007 | Mozambique | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in |
Blantyre has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (0.5").