Southern Region weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Southern Region: highs of 29°C (83°F) and about 309 mm (12.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (69°F) and cloud cover 82% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 223 mm (8.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Blantyre, the largest city in Southern Region. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Southern Region?
least pleasant month Weather score 34/100.
January 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 January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 309 mm (12.2 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Southern Region in January?
Days average 29°C (83°F) and nights 21°C (69°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 January
Weather can differ a lot within Southern Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blantyre | 29°C (83°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 309 mm | least pleasant |
| Zomba | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 343 mm | least pleasant |
| Mangochi | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 325 mm | least pleasant |
| Liwonde | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 330 mm | least pleasant |
| Balaka | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 330 mm | least pleasant |
| Nsanje | 31°C (89°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 233 mm | least pleasant |
| Mwanza | 27°C (81°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 288 mm | least pleasant |
| Monkey Bay | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 308 mm | least pleasant |
| Mulanje | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 353 mm | least pleasant |