Nkhata Bay in January
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very wet: about 30 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
22°CAvg low
30Rainy days (413 mm)
12:37 hDaylight
05:34Sunrise · 18:10 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Very wet: about 30 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 (1.2 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 | 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
How hot is Nkhata Bay in January?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 22°C.
When is the best time to visit Nkhata Bay?
The best months are September, August.