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Weather & Climate in Mzuzu, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mzuzu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,183 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,183 ft (1,275 m) |
| Area | 312.1 sq mi (808.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 800/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.4656°N, 34.0207°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 12 km NNE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 37 km SE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 45 km WNW of Chama, Zambia | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 57 km S of Chama, Zambia | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 17 km ENE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 7.3 in |
Mzuzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and September the driest (0.2").