Karonga, Malawi experiences average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Karonga, Malawi Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Karonga, Malawi. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jun–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.3/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 26°C / 20°C
Feels Like 30°C / 23°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 129 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 10 km/h
Dew Point 18°C
Hottest Month
30°C
November
Avg Low23°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
16°C
July
Avg High23°C
Rain5days
Driest Month
2days
September
Avg High28°C
Avg Low20°C
Windiest Month
12 km/h
October (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:00
Daylight 11.5h
Sunset 17:32
Live conditions—
Karonga on the map · live conditions
Karonga, Malawi
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Malawi
- City
- Karonga
- Population
- 69.5K
- Coordinates
- -9.93°, 33.93°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 22 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 20 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 5 days/mo
3/3 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: 27°C / 22°C . Feb: 27°C / 22°C . Mar: 27°C / 22°C . Apr: 26°C / 22°C . May: 25°C / 19°C . Jun: 23°C / 17°C . Jul: 23°C / 16°C . Aug: 25°C / 18°C . Sep: 28°C / 20°C . Oct: 30°C / 22°C . Nov: 30°C / 23°C . Dec: 28°C / 22°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 424 mm. Feb: 339 mm. Mar: 292 mm. Apr: 130 mm. May: 39 mm. Jun: 20 mm. Jul: 17 mm. Aug: 10 mm. Sep: 6 mm. Oct: 18 mm. Nov: 55 mm. Dec: 201 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 81%. Feb: 81%. Mar: 83%. Apr: 82%. May: 77%. Jun: 75%. Jul: 73%. Aug: 66%. Sep: 60%. Oct: 59%. Nov: 65%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 8 km/h . Feb: 8 km/h . Mar: 9 km/h . Apr: 10 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 10 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 9h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. 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 stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 26 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 29°C | Nov · 30°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 16°C | Jul · 16°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 327 mm | Jan · 424 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 12 km/h | Oct · 12 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 22°C | 32°C / 25°C | 26days (424 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 81% Humid | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 27°C / 22°C | 33°C / 26°C | 21days (339 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 81% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 22°C | 32°C / 26°C | 25days (292 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 83% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 26°C / 22°C | 30°C / 25°C | 23days (130 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 82% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 19°C | 27°C / 21°C | 12days (39 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 17°C | 25°C / 18°C | 6days (20 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 23°C / 16°C | 24°C / 16°C | 5days (17 mm) Good | 10.3h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 18°C | 27°C / 18°C | 3days (10 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 20°C | 30°C / 21°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 30°C / 22°C | 32°C / 24°C | 4days (18 mm) Good | 11.3h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 9.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 30°C / 23°C | 34°C / 25°C | 10days (55 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 9.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 28°C / 22°C | 32°C / 26°C | 19days (201 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 76% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Karonga are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Karonga, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Karonga is November, with average daytime highs of 30°C (85°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Karonga is July, with average overnight lows of 16°C (61°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Karonga is January, averaging 424mm of precipitation across 26 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Karonga runs through January, March, April, February, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Karonga.
Karonga receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Karonga.
The least favorable months to visit Karonga are January, February, March, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Karonga is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Karonga is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Karonga are 10 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 12 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Karonga averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 57%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Karonga is 18°C (64°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Karonga has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Karonga ranges from 23°C (73°F) to 30°C (86°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Karonga. It earns a climate score of 9.4/10 with Excellent.
For June in Karonga, pack Umbrella, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 23°C (74°F) and 6 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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