Salima, Malawi experiences average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Salima, Malawi Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Salima, 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
7.8/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 27°C / 21°C
Feels Like 29°C / 22°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 128 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 66%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 17°C
Hottest Month
30°C
November
Avg Low25°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
18°C
July
Avg High23°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High23°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
November (Gusts 33)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:04
Daylight 11.3h
Sunset 17:23
Live conditions—
Salima on the map · live conditions
Salima, Malawi
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Malawi
- City
- Salima
- Population
- 41.5K
- Coordinates
- -13.78°, 34.46°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 25 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 0 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 / 23°C . Feb: 27°C / 23°C . Mar: 27°C / 23°C . Apr: 26°C / 22°C . May: 25°C / 20°C . Jun: 24°C / 18°C . Jul: 23°C / 18°C . Aug: 25°C / 19°C . Sep: 28°C / 21°C . Oct: 30°C / 23°C . Nov: 30°C / 25°C . Dec: 29°C / 24°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 426 mm. Feb: 342 mm. Mar: 271 mm. Apr: 67 mm. May: 7 mm. Jun: 3 mm. Jul: 1 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 1 mm. Oct: 11 mm. Nov: 76 mm. Dec: 328 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 81%. Feb: 81%. Mar: 78%. Apr: 71%. May: 63%. Jun: 62%. Jul: 61%. Aug: 59%. Sep: 54%. Oct: 54%. Nov: 59%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 19 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. 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 stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 16 mm.
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 · 18°C | Jul · 18°C |
| Wettest month | Jan 2025 · 446 mm | Jan · 426 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 23 km/h | Nov · 20 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Excellent November
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 23°C | 31°C / 25°C | 27days (426 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 81% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 27°C / 23°C | 32°C / 26°C | 24days (342 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 81% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 23°C | 31°C / 25°C | 22days (271 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 26°C / 22°C | 29°C / 23°C | 10days (67 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 20°C | 26°C / 19°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 18°C | 23°C / 17°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 23°C / 18°C | 23°C / 16°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 19°C | 26°C / 18°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 21°C | 29°C / 21°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 30°C / 23°C | 32°C / 23°C | 1days (11 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 9.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 30°C / 25°C | 34°C / 26°C | 10days (76 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 9.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 29°C / 24°C | 33°C / 26°C | 23days (328 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 73% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Salima 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 Salima, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Salima is November, with average daytime highs of 30°C (87°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Salima is July, with average overnight lows of 18°C (64°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Salima is January, averaging 426mm of precipitation across 27 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Salima runs through January, February, December, March, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Salima.
Salima receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Salima.
The least favorable months to visit Salima 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 Salima is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Salima is 66%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Salima are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 33 km/h / 21 mph).
Salima averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 42%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Salima is 17°C (63°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Salima 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 Salima ranges from 22°C (72°F) to 29°C (84°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 Salima. It earns a climate score of 9.9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Salima, pack Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 24°C (75°F) and 1 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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