Mzimba in January

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Very wet: about 26 rainy days.

25°CAvg high
18°CAvg low
26Rainy days (199 mm)
12:38 hDaylight
05:36Sunrise · 18:14 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
  • Very wet: about 26 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 (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

25° 18° J 25° 17° F 25° 18° M 25° 17° A 25° 14° M 23° 12° J 22° 12° J 24° 14° A 27° 16° S 28° 18° O 29° 19° N 26° 18° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 25°C18°C199 mm 26– – 6.1
February 25°C17°C166 mm 23– – 6.1
March 25°C18°C122 mm 20– – 6.2
April 25°C17°C27 mm 6– – 8.3
May 25°C14°C4 mm 1– – 8.9
June 23°C12°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
July 22°C12°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
August 24°C14°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
September 27°C16°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
October 28°C18°C7 mm 2– – 8.9
November 29°C19°C42 mm 8– – 8.0
December 26°C18°C148 mm 21– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Mzimba in January?

Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 18°C.

When is the best time to visit Mzimba?

The best months are June, July, August, September.