Southern Region weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Southern Region: highs of 31°C (88°F) and about 230 mm (9.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (70°F) and cloud cover 77% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 29°C (83°F) and 309 mm (12.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Blantyre, the largest city in Southern Region. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Southern Region?
least pleasant month Weather score 46/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Southern Region. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Southern Region in December?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 230 mm (9.1 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Southern Region in December?
Days average 31°C (88°F) and nights 21°C (70°F).
Southern Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (83°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 309 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 223 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 171 mm | 68% | fair |
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm | 49% | best |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm | 38% | best |
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 19 mm | 41% | best |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 33 mm | 43% | best |
| August | 29°C (85°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 8 mm | 32% | best |
| September | 33°C (92°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm | 26% | best |
| October | 36°C (96°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 16 mm | 36% | fair |
| November | 35°C (95°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 84 mm | 54% | fair |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 230 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Southern Region in December
Weather can differ a lot within Southern Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blantyre | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 230 mm | least pleasant |
| Zomba | 30°C (85°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 238 mm | least pleasant |
| Mangochi | 30°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 235 mm | least pleasant |
| Liwonde | 30°C (85°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 237 mm | least pleasant |
| Balaka | 30°C (85°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 237 mm | least pleasant |
| Nsanje | 34°C (93°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 192 mm | least pleasant |
| Mwanza | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 217 mm | least pleasant |
| Monkey Bay | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 229 mm | least pleasant |
| Mulanje | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 249 mm | least pleasant |