Weather & Climate in Machinga, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Machinga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,520 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (768 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1685°S, 35.3000°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 76 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 30 km | 23 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in |
Machinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 63°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and May the driest (0.6").