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Weather & Climate in Dedza, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dedza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,276 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,276 ft (1,608 m) |
| Area | 2,498.0 sq mi (6,469.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.3779°N, 34.3332°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 28, 1990 | 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi | M5.1 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi | M4.9 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.9 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 78 km | 46 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 10 km S of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 86 km | 36 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 27 km N of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi | M4.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 8.5 in |
Dedza has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (0.0").