Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
73°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Blantyre
Malawi · Africa
Blantyre is most comfortable in local winter and early local autumn. Local summers are warm and local winters are mild. Rainy season runs roughly November to March.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
50°F to 83°F
Rain
11 days/mo
Sunshine
10.4 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.5 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 67° and nights feel near 54°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
70%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 67°F, easing to about 61°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Rain12%
Cloud36%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday73°F
Rain9%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon67°F
Rain3%
Cloud33%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
evening61°F
Rain2%
Cloud24%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
Similar
Similar things to doLusakaZambiaSimilar things to doHarareZimbabweSimilar things to doAntananarivoMadagascarSimilar things to doSydneyAustralia
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Blantyre with Lusaka.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Data & methodology