Blantyre weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Blantyre sits 1031 m (3,383 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Blantyre weather
Is it raining in Blantyre right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Blantyre this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–33° and lows of 16–23°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Blantyre lately?
In the past 7 days, Blantyre had 1 rainy day and 1.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Blantyre?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Blantyre weather by month
When is the best time to visit Blantyre?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Blantyre is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in July to 36°C (96°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Blantyre?
January is the wettest month, with about 309 mm (12.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Blantyre?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (96°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Blantyre have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Blantyre weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months