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Weather & Climate in Monkey Bay, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monkey Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 624.5 sq mi (1,617.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.0824°N, 34.9165°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.
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 34 km E of Lilongwe, Malawi | M5.1 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 25 km SSE of Dowa, Malawi | M4.9 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 33 km W of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 29 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 29 km E of Salima, Malawi | M4.8 | 38 km | 46 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Dowa, Malawi | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 7 km SE of Salima, Malawi | M4.7 | 52 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 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Salima, Malawi | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 27 km N of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 24 km ENE of Salima, Malawi | M4.4 | 54 km | 36 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2000 | 14 km NW of Salima, Malawi | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 32 km NE of Salima, Malawi | M4.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2022 | 72 km SW of Dedza, Malawi | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in |
Monkey Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.1") and June the driest (0.2").