Rumphi, Malawi experiences average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. High humidity combined with warm temperatures produces a tropical feel year-round. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Rumphi, Malawi Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Rumphi, 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
8.3/10
Best: May, June, August, September, October
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 26°C / 16°C
Feels Like 28°C / 17°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 91 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 77%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 17°C
Hottest Month
30°C
November
Avg Low19°C
Rain7days
Coldest Month
12°C
July
Avg High23°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
June
Avg High24°C
Avg Low13°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
September (Gusts 43)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:02
Daylight 11.5h
Sunset 17:31
Live conditions—
Rumphi on the map · live conditions
Rumphi, Malawi
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Malawi
- City
- Rumphi
- Population
- 25.2K
- Coordinates
- -11.02°, 33.86°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 3 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 24 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 16 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 0 days/mo
2/3 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: 26°C / 19°C . Feb: 26°C / 19°C . Mar: 26°C / 18°C . Apr: 25°C / 17°C . May: 24°C / 15°C . Jun: 24°C / 13°C . Jul: 23°C / 12°C . Aug: 25°C / 13°C . Sep: 28°C / 15°C . Oct: 30°C / 18°C . Nov: 30°C / 19°C . Dec: 27°C / 19°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 266 mm. Feb: 216 mm. Mar: 225 mm. Apr: 115 mm. May: 15 mm. Jun: 1 mm. Jul: 1 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 1 mm. Oct: 5 mm. Nov: 50 mm. Dec: 197 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 88%. Feb: 88%. Mar: 89%. Apr: 87%. May: 82%. Jun: 77%. Jul: 73%. Aug: 68%. Sep: 62%. Oct: 61%. Nov: 67%. Dec: 80%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 10 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 18 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. 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 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 7. 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 has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 30°C | Nov · 30°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 13°C | Jul · 12°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 268 mm | Jan · 266 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 19 km/h | Sep · 19 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 19°C | 29°C / 21°C | 28days (266 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 88% Very Muggy | 6.9 High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 26°C / 19°C | 30°C / 21°C | 24days (216 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 26°C / 18°C | 30°C / 20°C | 27days (225 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 25°C / 17°C | 28°C / 19°C | 18days (115 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 15°C | 26°C / 15°C | 3days (15 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 82% Humid | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 13°C | 24°C / 13°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 77% Humid | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 23°C / 12°C | 23°C / 11°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 13°C | 26°C / 12°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 15°C | 29°C / 15°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 30°C / 18°C | 31°C / 18°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 9.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 30°C / 19°C | 32°C / 20°C | 7days (50 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 9.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 27°C / 19°C | 31°C / 21°C | 21days (197 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 80% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Rumphi are May, June, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Rumphi, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Rumphi is November, with average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Rumphi is July, with average overnight lows of 12°C (54°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Rumphi is January, averaging 266mm of precipitation across 28 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Rumphi runs through January, March, February, December, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Rumphi.
Rumphi receives approximately 115 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Rumphi.
The least favorable months to visit Rumphi are January, February, March, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Rumphi is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Rumphi is 77%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Rumphi are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 27 mph).
Rumphi averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 51%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Rumphi is 17°C (63°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Rumphi has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa 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 Rumphi ranges from 17°C (63°F) to 28°C (82°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 Rumphi. It earns a climate score of 9.8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Rumphi, pack Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 24°C (74°F) and 0 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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