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Weather & Climate in Zomba, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zomba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,114 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,114 ft (949 m) |
| Area | 307.1 sq mi (795.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.3860°N, 35.3188°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 108 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 | 56 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 10 km | 23 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (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 | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.9 in |
Zomba has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.9") and May the driest (0.7").