Thyolo, Malawi experiences average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 17°C (63°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 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records.
Thyolo, Malawi Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Thyolo, 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
7.9/10
Best: May, August, September, October
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 26°C / 17°C
Feels Like 27°C / 17°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 127 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
30°C
October
Avg Low18°C
Rain7days
Coldest Month
12°C
July
Avg High21°C
Rain7days
Driest Month
3days
September
Avg High28°C
Avg Low16°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
October (Gusts 36)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding November, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:06
Daylight 11.2h
Sunset 17:16
Live conditions—
Thyolo on the map · live conditions
Thyolo, Malawi
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Malawi
- City
- Thyolo
- Population
- 8.8K
- Coordinates
- -16.07°, 35.14°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 23 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 6 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: 26°C / 19°C . Feb: 27°C / 20°C . Mar: 25°C / 19°C . Apr: 25°C / 17°C . May: 23°C / 14°C . Jun: 21°C / 13°C . Jul: 21°C / 12°C . Aug: 24°C / 13°C . Sep: 28°C / 16°C . Oct: 30°C / 18°C . Nov: 29°C / 20°C . Dec: 28°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 385 mm. Feb: 227 mm. Mar: 293 mm. Apr: 71 mm. May: 30 mm. Jun: 32 mm. Jul: 29 mm. Aug: 15 mm. Sep: 9 mm. Oct: 38 mm. Nov: 123 mm. Dec: 267 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 83%. Feb: 82%. Mar: 83%. Apr: 79%. May: 73%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 71%. Aug: 62%. Sep: 53%. Oct: 54%. Nov: 64%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 12 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. 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 8. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 7. 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 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 59 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 29°C | Oct · 30°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 12°C | Jul · 12°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 553 mm | Jan · 385 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 15 km/h | Oct · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Good 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 / 22°C | 25days (385 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 83% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 27°C / 20°C | 30°C / 22°C | 21days (227 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 82% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 25°C / 19°C | 28°C / 20°C | 19days (293 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 83% Humid | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 25°C / 17°C | 27°C / 18°C | 13days (71 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 79% Humid | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 14°C | 23°C / 14°C | 6days (30 mm) Good | 10h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 21°C / 13°C | 21°C / 12°C | 7days (32 mm) Good | 9.4h Good | 73% Muggy | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| July | 21°C / 12°C | 20°C / 11°C | 7days (29 mm) Good | 9.5h Good | 71% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 24°C / 13°C | 24°C / 12°C | 4days (15 mm) Good | 10.2h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 16°C | 28°C / 15°C | 3days (9 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 30°C / 18°C | 30°C / 18°C | 7days (38 mm) Good | 10.8h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 29°C / 20°C | 32°C / 21°C | 15days (123 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 28°C / 20°C | 31°C / 22°C | 22days (267 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Thyolo are May, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Thyolo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Thyolo is October, 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 Thyolo is July, with average overnight lows of 12°C (53°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Thyolo is January, averaging 385mm of precipitation across 25 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Thyolo runs through January, December, February, March, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Thyolo.
Thyolo receives approximately 120 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Thyolo.
The least favorable months to visit Thyolo are November, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Thyolo is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Thyolo is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Thyolo are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 36 km/h / 22 mph).
Thyolo averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 52%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Thyolo is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Thyolo has a Humid Subtropical (dry winter) climate, classified as Cwa 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 Thyolo ranges from 17°C (63°F) to 27°C (81°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 Thyolo. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Good.
For June in Thyolo, pack Umbrella, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 21°C (70°F) and 7 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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