Rumphi in December

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 23 rainy days.

27°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
23Rainy days (176 mm)
12:39 hDaylight
05:21Sunrise · 18:00 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
  • Very wet: about 23 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.5 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±5.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

25° 16° J 25° 16° F 25° 16° M 25° 15° A 25° 13° M 23° 10° J 23° 10° J 25° 11° A 27° 14° S 29° 16° O 29° 17° N 27° 17° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 25°C16°C211 mm 27– – 6.1
February 25°C16°C174 mm 23– – 6.1
March 25°C16°C176 mm 26– – 6.1
April 25°C15°C87 mm 16– – 6.9
May 25°C13°C14 mm 4– – 8.6
June 23°C10°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
July 23°C10°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
August 25°C11°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
September 27°C14°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
October 29°C16°C7 mm 2– – 8.9
November 29°C17°C58 mm 9– – 7.9
December 27°C17°C176 mm 23– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Rumphi in December?

Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 17°C.

When is the best time to visit Rumphi?

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