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Blantyre weather forecast — today & tomorrow

21°

Clear sky

High: 22° · Low: 11° · Feels like 19°

Clear sky. Gusts up to 31 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 21°
17:00 · 19°
18:00 · 17°
19:00 · 16°
20:00 · 16°
21:00 · 15°
22:00 · 15°
23:00 · 14°
00:00 · 13°
01:00 · 13°
02:00 · 12°
03:00 · 11°
04:00 · 11°
05:00 · 11°
06:00 · 11°
07:00 · 13°
08:00 · 17°
09:00 · 19°
10:00 · 20°
11:00 · 22°
12:00 · 22°
13:00 · 22°
14:00 · 22°
15:00 · 21°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    22° / 9°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    13 km/h SE
    UV index
    7 · High
    Sun
    6:04 / 17:28

Details

Air quality
35 Fair
PM2.5 7 · PM10 8

Blantyre's Climate

Blantyre sits on the Shire Highlands in southern Malawi at around 1,000 metres, so its subtropical highland climate is far milder than its tropical latitude suggests. In the Southern Hemisphere, the warm rainy season runs November to April with showers, afternoon thunderstorms and high humidity, usually 22–28°C, while the cool dry season from May to August brings clear skies and chilly nights of just 8–12°C. September and October are the hottest months before the rains, climbing to 30–33°C. Thanks to its elevation, Blantyre rarely feels oppressively muggy and enjoys cooling south-easterly breezes.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Blantyre?

The dry season from May to August is most pleasant: clear skies, little rain, warm days around 22–25°C and cool nights, ideal for sightseeing and hiking.

What are the hottest months in Blantyre?

September and October are hottest, just before the rains arrive, with daytime temperatures typically 30–33°C under dry, sunny skies.

How long is the rainy season in Blantyre?

The rainy season lasts from November to April, with showers and thunderstorms concentrated in the afternoons and peaking from December to February.

Are nights cold in Blantyre?

Yes, during the dry season in June and July nights can drop to 8–12°C because of the roughly 1,000-metre elevation, so a light warm layer is useful.

Nearby locations

Lilongwe

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