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Weather & Climate in Mwanza, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,146 ft (654 m) |
| Area | 453.3 sq mi (1,174.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.6026°N, 34.5248°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 78 km | 23 km |
| May 5, 2022 | 72 km SW of Dedza, Malawi | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in |
Mwanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in June to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and August the driest (0.5").