Dedza, Malawi experiences average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Dedza, Malawi Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Dedza, Malawi. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8/10
Best: April, May, August, September, October
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 23°C / 14°C
Feels Like 23°C / 13°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 115 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 70%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Hottest Month
26°C
October
Avg Low16°C
Rain6days
Coldest Month
10°C
July
Avg High19°C
Rain2days
Driest Month
1days
September
Avg High24°C
Avg Low13°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
October (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:06
Daylight 11.3h
Sunset 17:23
Live conditions—
Dedza on the map · live conditions
Dedza, Malawi
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Malawi
- City
- Dedza
- Population
- 34.9K
- Coordinates
- -14.38°, 34.33°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 24 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 13 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 2 days/mo
1/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 23°C / 16°C . Feb: 23°C / 16°C . Mar: 23°C / 16°C . Apr: 22°C / 14°C . May: 21°C / 12°C . Jun: 20°C / 10°C . Jul: 19°C / 10°C . Aug: 22°C / 11°C . Sep: 24°C / 13°C . Oct: 26°C / 16°C . Nov: 25°C / 17°C . Dec: 24°C / 17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 351 mm. Feb: 270 mm. Mar: 245 mm. Apr: 68 mm. May: 18 mm. Jun: 7 mm. Jul: 7 mm. Aug: 5 mm. Sep: 3 mm. Oct: 30 mm. Nov: 107 mm. Dec: 263 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 85%. Feb: 86%. Mar: 84%. Apr: 79%. May: 70%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 63%. Aug: 56%. Sep: 51%. Oct: 53%. Nov: 65%. Dec: 79%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 12 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 12 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 13 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 41 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 25°C | Oct · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 9°C | Jul · 10°C |
| Wettest month | Jan 2025 · 456 mm | Jan · 351 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 17 km/h | Oct · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Good July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 16°C | 25°C / 17°C | 26days (351 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 85% Humid | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 23°C / 16°C | 26°C / 18°C | 23days (270 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 23°C / 16°C | 25°C / 16°C | 22days (245 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 84% Humid | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April best | 22°C / 14°C | 23°C / 14°C | 12days (68 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 79% Humid | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 21°C / 12°C | 21°C / 11°C | 4days (18 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 20°C / 10°C | 18°C / 8°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| July | 19°C / 10°C | 17°C / 7°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 22°C / 11°C | 20°C / 9°C | 2days (5 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 26°C / 16°C | 25°C / 14°C | 6days (30 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 9.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 25°C / 17°C | 26°C / 17°C | 15days (107 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 24°C / 17°C | 26°C / 18°C | 23days (263 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 79% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Dedza are April, May, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Dedza, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Dedza is October, with average daytime highs of 26°C (78°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Dedza is July, with average overnight lows of 10°C (49°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Dedza is January, averaging 351mm of precipitation across 26 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Dedza runs through January, February, December, March, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Dedza.
Dedza receives approximately 122 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Dedza.
The least favorable months to visit Dedza are January, February, March, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider April, May, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Dedza is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Dedza is 70%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Dedza are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Dedza averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 50%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Dedza is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Dedza has a Subtropical Highland climate, classified as Cwb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Dedza ranges from 13°C (55°F) to 23°C (73°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Dedza. It earns a climate score of 8.2/10 with Good.
For June in Dedza, pack Warm evening layer, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 20°C (67°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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