Chitipa in January
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
18°CAvg low
27Rainy days (198 mm)
12:31 hDaylight
05:41Sunrise · 18:11 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Very wet: about 27 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 18°C | 198 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 26°C | 18°C | 162 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 26°C | 18°C | 182 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 25°C | 17°C | 102 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.4 |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 23°C | 12°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| July | 23°C | 12°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| August | 25°C | 13°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| September | 27°C | 15°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| October | 29°C | 17°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| November | 29°C | 18°C | 85 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 27°C | 18°C | 197 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Chitipa in January?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 18°C.
When is the best time to visit Chitipa?
The best months are August, September, June, July.