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Weather & Climate in Thyolo, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thyolo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,992 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,992 ft (912 m) |
| Area | 722.5 sq mi (1,871.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.0678°N, 35.1405°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 8, 2018 | 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.5 | 83 km | 17 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1992 | 26 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.5 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2018 | 18 km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 29 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 72 km | 23 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 61 km SW of Nsanje, Malawi | M3.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2007 | Mozambique | M3.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 253 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in |
Thyolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and September the driest (0.5").