Best Time to Visit Nkhata Bay: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Nkhata Bay: September, August.
- Best months for Nkhata Bay: September, August.
- Peak season is November, October, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, June, July, August, September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: March, January, December.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 22°C | 413 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 26°C | 22°C | 357 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 25°C | 22°C | 453 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 25°C | 21°C | 318 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 23°C | 20°C | 81 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 22°C | 19°C | 38 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| July | 21°C | 18°C | 30 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 23°C | 19°C | 22 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 25°C | 21°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 27°C | 23°C | 77 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| November | 28°C | 23°C | 228 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 26°C | 22°C | 434 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nkhata Bay?
The best months are September, August.
When is the rainy season in Nkhata Bay?
The wettest months are March, January, December.